• POPULATION (2019 EST.): 31,072,945 • CAPITAL: Accra • MAIN CITIES: Kumasi, Tamale, Sekondi, Cape Coast • VISA: A passport and visa are required, as is evidence of yellow fever vaccination. Passports need at least six months’ validity • HEALTH: Visitors must have a yellow fever vaccination certifi cate. Hepatitis A, polio, tetanus and typhoid immunization are
recommended, as well as malaria precautions; also cholera for those entering from an infected area and meningitis depending on area • CURRENCY: Cedi (GHS) = 100 pesewas. Credit cards may be used at leading hotels, airports and shops • EXCHANGE RATE (APPROX.): GHS6.26 = $1 • TIME: GMT • ELECTRICITY: 220 volts. Adaptor required • DRIVING: On the right. International permit required • PUBLIC HOLIDAYS (2022): Jan 1, 3, 7; Mar 6, 7; Apr 15, 18; May 1-3; Jul 10; Aug 4; Sept 21; Dec 2, 25, 26 • LANGUAGE: English. Twi is the most common local language • RELIGION: Christian and Muslim; also traditional beliefs • COUNTRY DIAL CODE: +233
CLIMATE Tropical, with a dry season in winter and rainy in summer
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