The Volta Region shares its eastern border with Togo and western with the Volta River and lake, the southern border is the Atlantic Ocean and the northern border with the Northern region of Ghana . The region stretches from the coastal plains along the Atlantic Coast up to the arid lands of the north. It is the fourth largest region which covers an area of about 20,572km². It was originally part of the German colony of Togo but became a part of Ghana in 1956 when the mandated British territory chose to become an integral part of today's Ghana .

PEOPLE:
The region's population is mainly Ewe who occupy the southern section; the Akans occupy the North with a number of Guan speaking people. The Guans group made up of Nyagbo, Tafi, Logba and Santrokofi are said to be the original dwellers of the land, the Akan migrated from Ashanti , Central, Brong Ahafo and Eastern region, whiles the Ewe migrated from Notse from present day Togo . They live within the Volta region, demonstrating unity in diversity. The people are warm and hardworking

ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES:
Farming is the main occupation of this region. The type of crop cultivated at every section depends on where the farmer finds himself. Varying from coconut, cocoa, coffee, sugar cane, wide range of fruits, and foodstuffs.

Fishing is very popular along the coast. The main catches from the sea include tuna, sardines, anchovies, herrings, horse mackerel and lobsters and marlin fishing. From the lagoon come tilapia, mudfish, crabs and shrimps. The Volta Lake that occupies the central and the northern parts is very rich in a variety of fresh water fishes such as tilapia, clarias, mudfish and catfish.

Animal Rearing: Cattle, sheep and goats are reared all over the savannah areas running from the south to the north. The region has more cattle than most regions in Ghana .

GEOGRAPHY AND VEGETATION:
The Volta region is an area of scenic beauty, of highly diversified cultural heritage, fascinating landscapes of rolling hills and valleys. The extreme north and south are savannah plains whilst the mid land is a forest zone.

The Mangrove swamp at the estuarine area of the Volta River is characterised by dense mangrove. The main species are white and red mangroves. The coastal plains are marked by low savannah grassland, which dries up completely during the dry seasons. There are two main rainy seasons, the major one in May and August and minor seasons between November and February

The Moist Semi Deciduous Forest zones occupy the central portion of the region, is made mostly of isolated forests and shrubs-land. The marked difference however is the intensity of the rainfall in the forest zone.

The northern savannah zone consists of mostly expensive savannah grassland, dominated in parts by tall elephant grass. The main rainfall season is from May to August / September. The temperatures are slightly higher than in the south. Humidity is however slightly lower.

CLIMATE:
The climatic conditions vary tremendously from the coastal plain, fringed by sun-dappled beaches and mangrove swamps, through moist deciduous rain forests in the central belt, where Mt. Afadjato at 885m is the highest point in Ghana , to the arid savannah of northern Ghana . You can experience almost every tropical climate in West Africa in this region.

TOURIST ATTRACTION SITES IN THE REGION:
Waterfalls: The Wli Waterfalls in the tropical forest near Hohoe, the highest in Ghana , or the nearby Tsatsadu Falls at Alavanyo, or the Tagbo Falls at Liate Wote which are almost as spectacular.

Afadjato Mountain attracts climbers of all ages, while the Kalakpa Game Production Reserve is a special place for environmentalists.


The beaches of the Volta estuary are amongst the best in Ghana . Swimming is popular in some areas, although the sea is generally rough along the Atlantic coast. New hotels are providing facilities for watersports and deep sea fishing. Tuna, tarpon and barracuda may be caught, and arrangements can be made in advance through the local hotels.

River Volta Estuary is an area of great scenic beauty, with river and ocean beaches and
picnic spots shaded by palm trees. The sand bars are the nesting grounds for sea birds and endangered species of turtle.

Game Reserves
At Abutia Kloe, 15 km from Ho , the reserve has increasing species of migratory
and indigenous birdlife, buck, buffalo and monkeys.

Kayabobo National Park: A newly designated national park in the foothills of Mt. Djebobo , on the border with Togo .

Tafi Atome Monkey Village a round Tafi Atome, some 5 km away from the Akatime hills is a place where monkeys have been preserved and have lost their natural fear of man. It is best to get there very early in the morning or shortly before the sun goes down. The monkeys rest during the day.

Mount Afadjato , The highest peak in Ghana .

Grottos and Caves
In the limestone hills, the grottos and the caves are dramatic.

The ancestral caves of Likpe - 14km from Hohoe

The grottos of Kpando - Agbehoe and Aziavi

The caves of Nyagbo and Logba

Caves and iron mine workings - Alepafu

FESTIVALS:
Volta is famous for its festivals and ceremonies, of which the Hogbetsoto of the Anlos people in November is probably the most famous. The people of Wli have a unique festival to give thanks for the gift of water.