LOCAL LIFE IN GHANA

Ghana is generally regarded as a friendly country by all standards. The Ghanaian people are famed for their hospitality and goodwill towards visitors to the extent that Ghana has been referred to as "Africa's friendliest country."

Life in Ghana is fun even for a first-time visitor. Ghana offers an exciting blend of rich African culture and urban city living as the major cities are full of life during the day and even at night. The metropolitan centers of the country pulsate in the evenings with everything from cultural entertainment to theatres, cinema houses, clubs (discos), pubs and casinos.

In addition, there are several hospitality facilities in the cities and country-side which offer you ample opportunity for rest and relaxation, as well as arts centers, craft shops, art galleries, open markets, jewllery shops and craft villages where you can shop for souveneirs and other items.

 

"Transportation"
Transportation in the country is flexible and reliable. Taxis, recognizable by their bright yellow fenders operate from city centers to suburbs and can be hired for longer trips or shared with other passengers at cheaper rates. The State Transport Company (STC) Inter-City buses and other bus companies operate reliable coach service to the major cities and neighbouring countries as well.

Alternatively, you can choose to travel in style with the licensed car rental services who offer chauffeur driven and self-drive cars as well as air-conditioned tourist coaches at reasonable rates.
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"Hotels And Restaurants"
There are several hotels and restaurants in various parts of the country. Lodging prices range from as little as $5 to $50 per night, depending on the hotel class. Hotels in Ghana are classified according to the international star system with 5-star as the highest and 1-star being the minimum internationally accepted quality.
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"Hans Cottage Botel is just one of the numerous hospitality facilities in Ghana"

The major leisure parks and beaches accross the country also provide the opportunity for sporting events such as football (soccer) and volley ball, among others.

 

"Accomodation"
For visitors who choose to extend their stay or reside in Ghana, Ghana offers descent accomodation ranging from self contained rooms to flats, with the option of purchasing your own house. Rents in Ghana commonly range from $500-$5,000 yearly, depending on accomodation type and features.

Real Estate in Ghana has taken a boom lately and as such Real Estate developers now compete to provide alternate accomodation. It is now possible to get a fully-functional flat equiped with modern facilitities with as little as $50,000 in the major urban areas of Accra, Kumasi, Tema, e.t.c.

 

"Local Ghanaian Dishes"
Ghanaian dishes vary in taste and appearance due to the many tribes that exist in the country. The main staple dishes in Ghana are;

Ampesi:
A meal of either boiled yam/plantain/cocoyam/cassava or a mix of any two or all of them served with stew/gravy/kontomire or thick palm-nut soup.

Banku:
Fermented corn/cassava dough mixed proportionally and cooked in hot water into a smooth whitish consistent paste. Served with soup, stew or a pepper sauce with fish.

Fufu:
Conventional west African fufu is made by boiling starchy foods such as; cassava, yam, plantain or rice, then pounding them into a glutinous mass, usually in a giant, wooden mortar and pestle. Adaptation may be a little troubling if you try to stick to minimally processed foods, but it's worth trying at least once with west African soups.

Garri:
Gari is made from fresh cassava, which is grated and the excess liquid is then squeezed out. The remaining cassava is then fried with over an open fire, on a broad metal pan that has been greased with a little oil, could be palm oil or other vegetable fat. The result product is crisp and crunchy to taste, and is stored easily. Garri is a truly versatile food and can be eaten in different ways, either as a staple dish or as a cereal. It is also very affordable.

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