> What's the capital of Ghana?And the answer: Accra. Photo courtesy: Amanor kwaku[https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Amanor_kwaku&action=edit&redlink=1].With a population of 4.2 million people, Accra is located on the Atlantic coastof West Africa. Over centuries, it was heavily colonized by the Portuguese,Dutch, Danish, and British governments, before Ghana finally gained independencein 1957.Ghana was the first black African country south of the Sahara to achieveindependence from colonial rule. After doing so, many other African nationsfollowed suit, and ultimately Britain's remaining colonies in Africa, except forSouthern Rhodesia, were all granted independence by 1968. Today, Ghana boastsone of the most stable democracies in the developing world. Ghana's rich history, natural splendor and lively culture continues to liken thenation to the meaning of its name, "Warrior King." The wealth of naturalresources such as gold, bauxite (the principal ore comprising aluminum), oil andother natural gasses have contributed greatly to recent growth in the nation,and in 2011 Ghana was classified as the fastest-growing economy in the world. Generally, Ghanaian culture lays emphasis on being hospitable to everyone in thesociety – good manners and respect for everyone stand paramount. As a largelyspiritual people, Ghanians typically enjoy celebrating culture in the form offestivals. In fact, there are about 70 major annual traditional festivals inGhana, celebrated either to memorialize harvest seasons (the most common type,usually after the rainy season), migration or territory expansion history, andmore. Ghana also boasts a rich food culture. While soups are a common feature ofGhanian cuisine, other dishes such as Jolof Rice and the local dish of Fufu arepopular throughout the region. Check out this article[https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/accras-best-local-food]for a tour ofAccra's best eats.