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Volta Region of Ghana, with its capital as Ho is located west of Republic of Togo and to the east of Lake Volta.
The region can boost of personalities like former President of Ghana, John Jerry Rawlings, beauty queen, Erica Nego, poet and author, Kofi Awoonor, politician, Dzifa Aku Ativor among many others.
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It is a region of extraordinary scenic beauty. From the central belt, where mountain Afadjato at 885cm to the avid savannah of the northern Ghana, you can experience every climate condition in West Africa.
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1. Tourist attraction
The highest mountain in Ghana, Mount. Afadjato is located in Agumatsa Range near the villages of Liati Wote and Gbledi, in the Volta Region of Ghana at the border with Togo.
Tafi Monkey Village, Kalakpe Game Production Reserve, Kyabobo National Park are located in located the region.
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2. Food
The regional dishes include akple with okro soup, fufu with palmnut soup, abolo with shrimps and one man thousand, banku with okro stew or pepper, red red and fried plantain. Volta tilapia is a speciality and can be found both by the roadside and in the riverside hotels along the Volta.
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3. Hotels and resorts
5 stars hotels and resorts like Holy Trinity Spa is located in the regional capital and its environs to suit your accommodation needs.
4. Culture and heritage
The people of Volta Region are famous for their rich cultural heritage and festivals. The people of Volta are generally a friendly lot who are happy to show tourists around or engage in conversation in Ewe and English language which are the official languages spoken in the region.
5. Safety
The region is safe and violent free. People can take a stroll in the evening without any reported cases of theft and assault.