International Dialing Code: +233 | Zip Code: 00233
· VISA: All travelers need valid passport and visa for Ghana and they could also register on-line.
· HEALTH: Malaria Control Project required in various communities. Vaccinations against Hepatitis B, typhoid and HIV counseling are recommended.
· CLIMATE: Accra and the coastal areas have sub-tropical and temperatures of 25 degrees C to 32 degrees C. The Northern regions records from 21 degrees C to 35 degrees C. The raining season are April to October with high storms normally from September to late October. The dry season starts from November to late March. It is cooler around the coastal areas because of the land breeze and sea breeze.
· CURRENCY: Ghana Cedi is the currency of Ghana. Its exchange rate is convertible to US Dollar. 1 USD = 2.249 GHS, 1 GBP = 3.702 GHC, 1 Euro = 3.060 GHC, respectively.
· SECURITY: Accra is a peaceful place and you should abide by the principles that apply in the community as it is in many international countries. Avoid carrying large sums of money and making financial calls loudly in public. Limit yourself from going out in the night alone and possess your ID and be polite at police or security stations.
· HOURS: Working days are from Monday to Saturday. Other service providers and shops open on Saturday morning and close at afternoon hours. Offices both private and public (government) open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Financial services and banks open from 8:00 am, break 12:00 pm, resume 2:00 pm and close 4:00 pm.
· AIRLINES: Ghana Int, Airlines, Aero Contractors, Air Ivoire, Alitalia, Air (Virgin) Nigeria, American Airlines, Antrak Air GH Ltd, Air Namibia, Apstar Ghana, Afriqiyah Airways, British Airways, Bellview Airlines Ltd, Egypt Air, Emirates Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Kim Royal Dutch Airlines, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, North America Airlines, Portugal Airlines, Slok Air International, South African Airlines, West African Airlines and United Airline.
· EMBASSY LIST: Algeria Embassy, Australia Embassy, Burkina Faso Embassy, Benin Embassy, Brazil Embassy, Bulgaria Embassy, India Embassy, Iran Embassy, Italy Embassy, Japan Embassy, France Embassy, Canada Embassy, China Embassy, Cote D'ivoire Embassy, Cuba Embassy, Germany Embassy, Great Britain Embassy, Guinea Embassy, Lebanon Embassy, Liberia Embassy, Libya Embassy, Malaysia Embassy, Mali Embassy, Korea Rep. Embassy, Denmark Embassy, Egypt Embassy, Equatorial Guinea Embassy, Ethiopia Embassy, Palestine Embassy, Romania Embassy, South Africa Embassy, Spain Embassy, Togo Embassy and USA Embassy.
· TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS: MTN, Vodafone, Airtel, Tigo, Expresso and Glo networks.
· PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: New Year- 1st Jan, Independence Day- 6th March, Good Friday & Easter - April 6-8, May Day- 1st May, AU Day 25th May, Founders Day - 21st August, Farmers Day 1st Friday in December, Christmas 25th December, Boxing Day 26th December, Id-El-Adna- 3 months after Ramadan fast, and Id-El-Fitr - A day after the end of Moslem.
· MEDIA HOUSES: G TV, TV 3, Metro TV, E TV, GH ONE, Multi TV, Skyy TV, Viasat 1, TV Africa, Crystal TV, U TV, Royal TV and Net 2 TV.
· FM STATIONS IN GHANA: GREATER ACCRA; Joy FM, City FM, Radio Gold, Peace FM, Live FM, Y FM, Hitz FM, Radio Universe, Atlantic FM, Adom FM, Radio XYZ, Sena Radio. ASHANTI (KUMASI): Luv FM, Boss FM, Capital Radio, Garden City Radio, Kessben FM. UST FM, Mercury FM, Ash FM, Fox FM, Shaft FM and Hello FM. WESTERN REGION: Sky FM, Twin City FM, Tarkwa UST School Radio, Goodness FM, Rok FM and Max FM. CENTRAL REGION: Radio Peace FM, UCW, ATL UCC, Radio Central, Ahomka FM and Radio Valco. EASTERN REGION: Radio Biyark FM, Eastern FM. BRONG-AHAFO REGION: Skyy Radio, GBC, Chris FM and ASTA. UPPER WEST REGION: GBC and Radio Progress. VOLTA REGION: Comboni Center, Volta Star and Ho Polytechnic.
· PARLIAMENT AND JUDICIARIES: Parliament Speaker, 1st Deputy Speaker, 2nd Deputy Speaker, Majority Leader and Minority Leader. Judiciaries; Courts, Chief Justice and Attorney General.
· SOME UNIVERSITIES: University of Ghana, University of Cape Coast, K.N. University of Science and Technology, University of Professional Studies, Valley View University, Western University College, All Nations University, Ashesi University and University of Developmental Studies and University College of Education. POLYTECHNICS: Accra Polytechnic, Bolgatanga Polytechnic, Cape Coast Polytechnic, Ho Polytechnic, Tamale Polytechnic, Kumasi Polytechnic, Takoradi Polytechnic, Sunyani Polytechnic, Wa Polytechnic.
· PRESIDENT ELECT FROM 1957: 1. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah 2. Dr. K. A. Busia 3. Dr. Hila Liman 4. Flt. Lft. Jerry John Rawlings 5. Dr. Agyekum Kuffour 6. Prof. John Evans Atta Mills 7. Dr. John Dramani Mahama
· SOME HOTELS IN GHANA: La Palm Royal Beach, Golden Tulip, Alisa Hotel, Wangara Hotel, M. Plaza Hotel, Novotel, Hotel Movempic, Coconut Grove Hotel, African Regent Hotel, SunLodge Hotel, Royal Richester Hotel, Obama Hotel, Mensvic Hotel and Airport View Hotel. KUMASI: Hotel Georgia, Golden Tulip, Miklin Hotel, Anyinam Lodge, Coconut Grove Hotel and Silence Hotel. TAKORADI: Westline Hotel and Ahenfie Hotel. CAPE COAST: Savoy Hotel, Cape Coast Night Hotel and Coconut Grove Hotel. VOLTA REGION: Volta Hotel
· EMERGENCY UNITS: International Dial Code: 233, Police Service and Patrol, Ghana Immigration Service, MTTU, CID, Interpol and Regional Police Stations.
· SOME HOSPITALS: ACCRA: Korle-Bu Hospital, 37 Military Hospital, Ridge Hospital, Police Hospital, Lester Hospital and North Legon Hospital, and University of Ghana Hospital. KUMASI: Komfo Anokye Hospital, AngloGold Ashanti Hospital, Obuasi Municipal Hospital, Ridge Hospital and Neighbourhood Hospital, Obuasi. KOFORIDUA: Koforidua Central Hospital HO: Ho Central Hospital TAMALE: Tamale Regional Hospital WA: Lawra Hospital
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