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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 *A guide to the wildlife of the 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 planning a trip, traveling within Ghana, its infrastructure, and health and safety advice
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Bradt Travel Guide: Ghana, Philip Briggs
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2004
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- Titel
- Bradt Travel Guide: Ghana
- Untertitel
- Third Edition
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Philip Briggs
- Verlag
- Bradt Pubns
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2004
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 406
- ISBN10
- 1841620939
- ISBN13
- 9781841620930
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Sachbücher, Afrika, Führer, Reisen, Ghana
- Beschreibung
- 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 *A guide to the wildlife of the 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 planning a trip, traveling within Ghana, its infrastructure, and health and safety advice