Explore: Where the Land Meets the Sea

• Coastlines change shape over time.
• Where people settle follows water.

Geographic detail pending verification.

Fictional coastal town. Real locations added only once verified.

Setting in the series: Central Coast — Cultural exploration area.

Akpe

Ewe

Thank you.

“Akpe,” Nankonhwea said, as the fisherman pointed the way.

“Nsuo a ɛdwɔ no na nnipa nom.”

An Akan proverb: people drink from the calm water — a steady temper draws others to you.

• Ghana’s coastline lies along the Gulf of Guinea, in the Atlantic Ocean.
• Fishing is an important livelihood in many coastal Ghanaian towns, including Elmina.

• Local guide profile pending — Awaiting verified profile.

In the story: Kwaku Ananse, Ntikuma, Tikenenkenen

Draw a coastline

1. Find a coastline on a map.
2. Trace it and mark three towns.
3. Write one question about each.

• Best for ages 7–12.
• Pairs with map-reading practice.

More guidance on the For Grown-Ups page.

• Ghana — Encyclopaedia Britannica — General reference for Ghana's geography, peoples, languages and history.
• Ghana Museums & Monuments Board — National body responsible for Ghana's museums, forts and heritage sites.
• Ananse Adventures editorial review — Cultural and historical detail is checked with advisors and fluent speakers before an episode is published.