Cape Coast, or Cabo Corso, the capital of the Central Region of Ghana, is one of the renowned Tourist Destinations in Ghana. Located 165 kilometers west of Accra on the Gulf of Guinea, the scenic city of Cape Coast is one of the preferred places for Sightseeing in Ghana.
History
Founded by the Portuguese in the 15th century, the city of Cape Coast, Ghana grew around Cape Coast Castle which is now declared as a World Heritage Site. It was transformed to a castle by the Dutch in 1637, later expanded by the Swedes in 1652 and captured by the British in 1664. The British based it for their Gold Coast operations until Accra became the capital in 1877.
Population
According to 2000 census, Cape Coast, Ghana has a population of 82,291.
Attractions
There is a crab and a statue lying in the center of the city. It is the symbol of the city. Fort William, built in 1820, was an active lighthouse from 1835 to the 1970s while Fort Victoria was built in 1702. Apart from them, other chief attractions include the Cape Coast Centre for National Culture, the Oguaa Fetu Afahye harvest festival and the biennial Panafest theater festival.
Education
Cape Coast, Ghana is the seat of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), the leading university in teaching and research in the country. The city also boasts some of the country's well-known secondary and technical schools namely Wesley Girls' High School, St. Augustine College, Mfantsipim, Adisadel College, Aggrey Memorial AME Secondary School, Ghana National College and Holy Child Secondary and Cape Coast Technical Institute.
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