The People of Ghana

Akwaaba

The Akan word for "Welcome", you will hear this often. Welcome to Ghana, Africa's friendliest country and the foremost destination in West Africa. There is so much to experience with our rich history, traditional art and culture, and natural scenic beauty.

Without a doubt though, it is the friendly people that are the number one reason for visiting Ghana. Keep the pace of your holiday relaxed so you will have time to enjoy socializing with friendly and curious local people every place you go.

Prepare yourself for an incredible journey!

Ghana is a country of many tribes, cultures, religions and languages. All people feel strongly about a united Ghana and this brings a peacefulness found in few places with such a mix. This makes Ghana one of the safest countries on earth as well.

You will find that you are welcome anywhere and everywhere. The people are extremely friendly and hospitable. Ghanaians are proud of their culture and love welcoming people from outside to integrate and mix in with their local customs and way of living.

Ghanaians emphasize communal values such as family, respect for the elderly, honoring traditional rulers, and the importance of dignity and proper social conduct. Individual conduct is seen as having impact on an entire family, social group and community; therefore, everyone is expected to be respectful, dignified and observant in most every aspect of life.