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Volunteers in Ghana
More interested in Ghana than the average tourist? Want to experience the country and its culture and still visit the main tourist attractions, including gorgeous beaches, nature parks, and wild animal reserves? As a volunteer with TravelWorks, you'll have the perfect chance to see the sights and gain insight into Ghanaian culture.
- Capital city: Accra
- Currency: Cedi (1 Cedi = about 0.48 €)
- Climate: January 27 °C, July 25 °C (average temperature, Accra)
- Visa: Tourist visa, subject to a fee. Passport required
- Food: Fufu (tapioca mash, plantain bananas / yams and cassava roots) with peanut sauce
- Sightseeing: Fortifications along the Gold Coast, Mole Game Reserve (Safari), Kakum National Park, the Larabanga mosque, the coastal city of Cape Coast
- Population: 22.4 million
- Area: 238,537 km²
- Language: English
- Government form: Presidential Republic
You can find further information for volunteers in Ghana at www.lonelyplanet.com


