subject: Increasing Number Of Cheap Flights To Ghana And Economical Developments [print this page] It is also calculated that there are over one hundred ethnic groups that have contributed to the 25 different and unique languages spoken in the country, the official language however, is a legacy of British colonial rule.
The Republic of Ghana is neighbored by Togo in the east, Cote DIvore to the west, Burkina Faso to the North and Gulf of Guinea, South Atlantic Ocean to the South. The word Ghana means Warrior King and was the source for the name Gulf of Guinea given to the West African cost line. The word Warrior King Ghana best reflects the countrys strength and determination that enabled Ghana to become the first country in Sub Saharan Africa to gain Independence in 1957. After leading the country for nine years, the nation's founding president, Kwame Nkrumah was overthrown in a coup d'etat in 1966. After Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana was ruled by a series of military despots with intermittent experiments with democratic rule, most of which were curtailed by military takeovers. The latest and most enduring democratic reign started in 1992 and it is what has gained recognition for Ghana as a leading democracy in Africa. President Barack Obamas visit in July has further brought the country in lime light.
Ghana has often been referred to as an "Island of Peace" in one of the most anarchic regions on earth. It is also one of the biggest reasons why so many flights operate daily from UK to Ghana almost throughout the year. It is also predicted that the recent discovery of oil in the Gulf of Guinea can make Ghana an important oil producer and exporter in the next few years. Ghana was formerly known as the Country of Gold, as it is a large exporter of gold however the country's economy is dominated by agriculture, which employs about 40 percent of the working population. Ghana is also one of the leading exporters of cocoa in the world. There are significant developments in the democratic republic of Ghana that may evolve the country as the strongest economy in African continent in a few more decades; the major credit however will go to the current government.
One major industry for any country to progress in leaps and bonds is Tourism. Major revenues of several developed countries such as UAE (Dubai), Newzealand and South Africa are earned through rapid tourism. The claimed Island of Peace Ghana has very bright chances of progress if the tourism can catch the developers eye. Ghana has a coastal location that can be very attractive for beach lovers especially in December Holidays. There are several other tourist attractions such as the castles and wild life parks with canopy walk. Most of the major international airlines fly into and from the international airport in Accra, the capital of Ghana. The countrys flagship carrier Ghana International Airways is also on the move of development and offers direct yet cheap flights to Ghana.
