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Axim, Ghana: Historic Port City on the West African Coast
Located in southwestern Ghana along the Gulf of Guinea and part of the Western Region, Axim is one of the oldest coastal settlements in Ghana. Located about 220 kilometers from the capital city of Accra, the city has a natural deep-water harbor and was historically a stronghold of Portuguese and Dutch colonial trade.
Historical Heritage and Landmarks
Axim is home to the 17th-century Portuguese-built Fort Santo Antonio, which is now part of the Ghana Castles and Fortresses UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city's old town offers a mix of colonial architecture and traditional fishing villages, and the annual Kundum Festival showcases the traditional culture of the local Nzema people.
Economic and Industrial Characteristics
As the second largest fishing port in Ghana, Axim has a rich fishing industry and modern cold storage facilities. The city is also an important distribution center for the western cocoa region, and is surrounded by rubber plantations and offshore oil extraction facilities. Eco-tourism has been growing rapidly in recent years, and visitors can take boat trips to observe sea turtle nesting or visit the nearby Ankasa Nature Reserve.
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