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Ghanaian boys with masks

This virtual journey was transferred to the Cool Planet website from On the Line. Much of the information here relates to the time when the millennium dawned.

Take a journey through Ghana, and experience the culture, the cuisine, and the colours of a country steeped in ancient traditions. Visit a typical Ghanaian village, discover the history of chocolate, and learn about Ghana's music scene.

Click on the buttons on the left to find out about the subject of your choice, or go to the guide book, where you can find background information and facts and figures on Ghana.

To test your knowledge you can try out the Ghana quiz.

Or if you're a teacher, you might be interested in our teaching activitiy about life in Ghana.

You can also read this virtual journey in French

For a printable version of the text from this virtual journey, click here.


You can also take virtual journeys through the meridian-line countries of Togo, Burkina FasoMaliAlgeria, Spain, France and the United Kingdom.

Photo for Oxfam GB by Penny Tweedie