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Discover Avume in Ghana
Avume in the region of Ghana (general) is a place located in Ghana - some 79 mi or ( 127 km ) East of Accra , the country's capital .
Local time in Avume is now 10:35 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Accra " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Wuti, Vodza, Suife, Kumasi, and Keta. When in this area, you might want to check out Wuti . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Avume ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Gabriel Pouring the Libation
Upon our arrival in Kopeyia, Ghana we were welcomed by the pouring of a libation. Gabriel, one of the village elders led the proceedings. ..
President Mahama Visits Volta Region
President John Mahama waves to cheers from the people of Keta Municipality on his way to Ho during his "thank you" tour. He thanked the chiefs and people of the Volta Region for mourning with the rest ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Woe, Ghana
Woe (pronounced Wey) is a small rural town in Ghana's Volta region near the larger town of Keta. It is a peaceful place whose economy relies heavily on fishing. The most notable landmark is a large lighthouse on the beach that guides ships away from what is believed to be a massive underwater mountain. The people of Woe are reputed to be very kind and love foreigners. There are a few NGOs stationed in Woe, one being Cross-Cultural Solutions.
Located at 5.83 0.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Fort Prinzenstein
Fort Prinzenstein is a fort located at Keta, Ghana which was used in the slave trade. Many such forts were built in Africa, but Prinzenstein is one of the few that lie east of the Volta River. It was initially built by Danish traders in 1784 for defensive purposes in a war against the Anlo Ewe and to keep the area safe from other colonial powers.
Located at 5.91 0.99 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Keta Municipal District
The Keta Municipal District is one of the eighteen (18) districts in the Volta Region of Ghana. Its capital and administrative centre is Keta.
Located at 5.92 0.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Atiavi
Atiavi is a town in the Volta Region of Ghana. The town is known for the Atiavi Secondary Technical School. The school is a second cycle institution.
Located at 5.95 0.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Anyako
Anyako is a town in the Volta Region of Ghana. The town is known for the Anyako Secondary School. The school is a second cycle institution.
Located at 6.00 0.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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