#1. With a wingspan of up to 10 inches, the African Giant Swallowtail can
grow longer than a human hand! But better to stay away from this beautiful
butterfly. It spews a giant stink cloud when it wants to scare off
predators.
#2. Wli Falls is one that’s not to be missed. Splashing down hundreds of
feet, this is the tallest waterfall in Ghana. No wonder the locals call is
Agumatsa, which means “let me flow”
#3. When it comes to coffins, many Ghanaians like to think outside the box.
They’ll ask special carpenters to craft fantasy coffins in all sorts of
symbolic shapes like giant flip-flops, red roosters, and museums!
#4. Catrina has a friend that went to live in Ghana for 2 years and she has
been to Wli Falls.
#5. At Kakum National Park you can stroll on rope bridges high up in the
trees… surrounded by over 200 species of birds, 650 species of
butterflies, and countless lush, green leaves! Or you can wander about on
the rainforest floors, where you might spot forest elephants, agama
lizards, and bongo antelopes.
#6. Kente Cloth. Meet the most famous fabric in Ghana is the kente cloth of
the Akan and Ewe people. Bold, colourful, and full of eye-catching
geometric designs, kente makes a statement…literally! Every single
pattern is names for an idea or saying. One might symbolize courage and
heroism, while another could stand for the power of family.
#7. How do Ghanaian drummers play gorgeous music? With drums carved from
the calabash fruit! This melon’s rind is sliced in half, emptied, and
dried. Then it’s turned upside down in a bowl of water to create a water
drum.
#8. Ghanas population is 29 million.
#9. Oto. Want a dish with deep roots in Ghanaian culture? Then look no
further than oto (mashed yams) a festive dish served at weddings, birthday
breakfasts, and even baby-naming ceremonies across the country. Made with
fried onions, eggs, avocados, and nuts, this is a meal with a little
crunch, a little creaminess, and a whole bunch of colour.
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