Northern Region is the largest Administrative Region in Ghana with a vast Savannah grassland zone.
It is characterized by very dry hot climate, but, the harmattan winds from the Sahara bring very cold nights during the period between November and February. Main crops cultivated include Yam, millet, soghum and rice. Cattle rearing is very common in these parts. Northern Ghana has a number of attractions. Mole National Park, located some 160 km.