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Ghana's Longest Suspension Bridge, Adomi Bridge Ghana

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 Adomi Bridge is Ghana's longest suspension bridge located in the eastern region    It spans the Volta River and connects the town of Atimpoku to the Volta Region  of Ghana,    It was constructed to enhance transportation and connectivity between different regions of the country It symbolizes progress and development in the infrastructure of the country The Adomi Bridge serves as both a practical transportation link and a symbol of Ghana's historical journey to independence.  Visiting Adomi Bridge was quite a fun experience, it was the first place we stopped by on our way to explore the eastern region of Ghana,  Adomi bridge Ghana The entrance fee we paid to see the bridge cost 2 cedis for Ghanaians and for foreigners you pay 3 cedis i  blended in as a Ghanaian so i paid the fees for Ghanaians, on getting there i found out there are different activities you could partake in, aside from sightseeing the bridge, they have activities such as rappelling, going on a boat cruise on th

Nzulezu Stilt Village The River People Of Ghana

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 About The Stilt Village On Water (Nzulezu) Nzulezu is a unique stilt village located in the Western Region of Ghana, West Africa,  the word Nzulezu is an Nzema word meaning surface of water, a small village built on stilt on Lake Tadane and is over 400 years old,   The village is built on stilts above the surface of Lake Tadane, and it is known for its picturesque and distinctive setting. Nzulezu is situated near the village of Beyin, approximately 90 kilometers west of Takoradi, the capital of the Western Region of Ghana. Lake Tadane is a part of the Amansuri Conservation Area, The village's origins are shrouded in legend, with stories tracing its founding to the Nzema people, who sought refuge on the lagoon's shores to escape the clutches of warring tribes. Over the years, the Nzulezo people adapted to their aquatic environment, constructing their homes and communal spaces entirely from wood and raffia palm fronds, Access to Nzulezu is typically by canoe. Visitors can take a