Ghana (Bradt Travel Guide Ghana) - Softcover

Briggs, Philip

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9781841620930: Ghana (Bradt Travel Guide Ghana)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841620939 ISBN 13: 9781841620930

Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides, 2004

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Bradt's guide to "Ghana, now into its third edition, is still the only dedicated guide to West Africa's fastest growing destination for tourists and business travelers. Author Philip Briggs helps visitors discover a country steeped in a rich cultural tradition but overshadowed by a tragic slave-trade history--the slave fort at Cape Coast being just one of the chilling reminders. Imprints of cultural groups can be found across the country, including the ancient mud-and-thatch mosque at Larabanga, the singular stilt village of Nzulezu, and the Ashanti Kingdom. Ghana is an uncrowded place to go for game-viewing; Mole National Park and Baobeng Monkey Sanctuary are among the highlights. This guide features: *A guide to the wildlife of the country: species identification, wildlife sanctuaries, and Mole National Park--the country's premier reserve*Information for the business traveler or backpacker, covering a complete range of accommodations, places to eat, and nightlife*A look at the country's culture, from Ghanian music and ethnic groups to decorated shrines and crafts, including cloth weaving*A review of Ghana's historical background, spanning ancient empires, the Gold Coast era, the slave trade, and Ghana's development since independence*Practical considerations: planning a trip, traveling within Ghana, its infrastructure, and health and safety advice

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"A wealth of information for travellers of all budgets."--"Footloose"

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Increasingly popular with first-time visitors to Africa, Ghana extends an exuberant welcome to its many unsung attractions. Seek out a deserted tropical beach, or plunge into the waterfalls of the eastern highlands; feed the sacred crocodiles at Paga, and marvel at the elephants of Mole National Park. Or, more soberly, relive the chilling history of the coastal slave forts.
Inside you will find:
* The most comprehensive guide to Ghana available, now fully updated
* Where to stay, where to eat, how to get around
* Ghanaian culture, from social traditions to kente cloth weaving
* Natural history and national parks
* 58 clear maps and town plans

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