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Newest Review: ... The film is very interesting and offers a good view into past time Ghana. Last but not least, there is the castle itself. While joining a very good tour with a local guide you can learn a lot about the importance of the castle and the live of the earlier inhabitans. Off course although this castle had been on first hand a trading post and the main trade in these times for note as the name Gold Coast suggest gold, it had been slaves. After standing in one of the dungeons and hearing how many people had to live their at the same time, you get at least a bit o... more

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Other locations...: Cape Coast the old capital (1164 words)
by - written on 24/04/03 (Very useful, 46 readings)
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Before the british moved the administration to Accra (today’s capital), Cape Coast had been the capital of the Crown Colonies Gold Coast (former name of Ghana). That is the reason that in Cape Coast is on of the three castles at the coastline. The other’s are in Elmina and Accra. All the others are forts, which are much smaller. Because Cape Coast does have tourism infrastructur (Hotels and forex beauros) it is a perfect spot as base for explore the surrounding slave forts and although to visit the Kakum Nationalpark. Unfortunately you recognize that Cape Coast is one of the tourism centres of Ghana in prizes although. After three totaly ... Read the complete review

Lovely places to visit along the coast (251 words)
by - written on 28/05/01 (Very useful, 72 readings)
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Famous for its beautiful palm beaches, fishing villages and historic towns, wood carving industry, castles and forts which were historically the link between West Africa and the Americas on the Slave Trade route. The region includes the Kakum National Park which is a fascinating nature reserve of untouched rain forest and is home to some rare animals and birds. As in all parts of Ghana, the people are known for their hospitality and will welcome visitors to their fishing and trading villages and towns along the coast. The important towns and villages are: -Cape Coast: This is an important trading center and historic town and is the ... Read the complete review