Formed from the merger of the British colony of the Gold Coast
and the Togoland trust territory, in 1957, Ghana became the first
country in colonial Africa to gain its. A long series of coups
resulted in the suspension of the constitution in 1981 and the
banning of political parties. In 1992, a new constitution, restoring
multiparty politics, was approved. Lt. Jerry Rawlings, head of
state since 1981, won presidential elections in 1992 and 1996.
He was constitutionally prevented from running for a third term
in 2000, and was succeeded by John Kufuor.
This collection of interent sources provides access to websites
of selected governmental and non-governmental organizations involved
in economic and social development programs in The Republic of
Ghana. Included are international, regional, national, and local
organizations. Although selective, inclusion of a site by no
means constitutes endorsement by either the African and Middle
Eastern Division or the Area Studies Directorate of the Library
of Congress. Every source listed here was successfully tested
before being added to the list. Users, however, should be aware
that a successful connection may sometimes require several attempts.
For Library of Congress contact information and additional reference
and research materials on Ghana, consult the Library's African
Section Ghana
Country web page.
Africa
Guide (http://www.africaguide.com/country/ghana/index.htm)
‘Comprehensive guide to Ghana, with essential travellers information, accommodation,
tours, safaris, sport, people and culture.'
Akwaaba Travel and Tourism (http://www.akwaaba.com.gh/travel.htm)
Site provides information on wildlife tours, festivals, historic sites, and hotels
in Ghana.
Background Notes.
U.S. Department of State (http://www.state.gov/www/regions/africa/index.html)
Background Notes provides travel advisories and information on political and
economic trends in the African countries.
Events: Travel and Tour Magazine (http://www.eventsghana.com)
Site includes basic facts on travel, festivals, hotels, tours, etc.
Ghana Airways (http://www.ghana-airways.com)
Site includes schedules, travel information, and photographs of historic sites.
Ghana Tourist Board (http://www.africaguide.com/country/ghana/index.htm)
Official Web site of The Ghana Tourist Board.
Guide to Travel in Africa
by Bicycle: Ghana (http://www.ibike.org/africaguide/ghana.htm)
‘Travel guide for Ghana with an emphasis on independent bicyclists, bicycle
touring, information sources and links.'
Lonely Planet: Ghana (http://www.lonelyplanet.com)
Provides general country and travel information for Ghana and other sub-Saharan
African countries.
New Africa (http://www.newafrica.com)
Provides information on accomodations, national parks, beaches, and other tourist
attractions in Ghana.
The Official Web Page of The Republic of Ghana (http://www.ghana.gov.gh)
Site provides tourism and general information on The Republic of Ghana.
Travel Warnings and Consular Information
Sheets. U.S. State Department (http://www.travel.state.gov)
‘Travel warnings are issued when the State Department decides, based on
all relevant information, to recommend that Americans avoid travel to a certain
country ... Consular Information Sheets include such information as location
of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate, unusual immigration practices, health conditions,
minor political disturbances, unusual currency and entry regulations, and crime
and security information.'
World Travel Guide:
Ghana (http://www.worldtravelguide.netnavigate/world.asp)
Provides general country and travel data and information for Ghana and other
sub-Saharan African countries.
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