🏰 Fort Orange, Ghana

Ghana · Africa · 4.94°N, 1.71°W

Fort Orange is a fort located in Sekondi, Western Region, Ghana. Built by the Dutch in 1642, it was originally established as a trading lodge. The site was enlarged into a full fort in 1690 to support the growing European trade and to provide protection against local conflicts and rival European powers.

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Quick facts

Country	Ghana
Continent / region	Africa
Coordinates (approx.)	4.94°N, 1.71°W · view on map

Fort Orange, Ghana is located in Ghana, in Africa.

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