FACT FILE

Country Size: 239,460 sq km.         Population: 18 million approx.

Capital: Accra.

Language
English is the official language. The major languages spoken are Akan, Ga, Ewe, and Hausa.

Religion
Christian denominations, Islam and other African traditional religions.

Electricity
220 volts, AC 50hz. Three pin and flat pin plugs are both used.

Posts & Communication
Post offices are open on weekdays from 08.00 - 17.00 and on Saturdays form 08.00 - 12.00. Phone booths operate with cards which are obtainable from post offices and most shops.

International Direct (IDD) Code - 233
Local directory enquiries - 100
International directory enquires - 0175/0176
Collect Calls - UK - 0194 USA - 0191

Foreign Currency
Foreign currencies are freely exchanged at forex bureaux or banks. Major hotels, airlines and selected shops, accept Credit Cards.

Currency: Cedi ¢ = 100 pesewas

Climate
Two main seasons - dry and wet. The dry season is from November to March. The wet season from April to October.

Temperature
Temperature is between 20oC - 38oC