Ghana

Lake Volta is one of the world's largest artificial lakes by surface area.

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Why go

Capital: Accra

Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)

Best time: Nov–Mar

Weather: Tropical; warm year-round

Top attractions: Accra • Cape Coast • Elmina • Kakum National Park • Kumasi

Nature: Atlantic coast • forests • Lake Volta • waterfalls • national parks

Quick fact: Lake Volta is one of the world's largest artificial lakes by surface area.