Key facts
Ghana is a country located in Western Africa. There are 3 countries (Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Togo) that Ghana shares its borders with.
English is an official language in Ghana. It means that if you speak it, you would be able to communicate with almost everyone. If not, it is highly recommended that you acquire some basic English before traveling to Ghana.
The national currency in Ghana is Ghanaian cedi (GHS). The cedi (GH¢) is subdivided into 100 pesewa (Gp).
Ghanaian
Banknotes
GH¢5GH¢10GH¢20GH¢50
Ghanaian
Coins
GH¢11Gp5Gp10Gp20Gp50Gp
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Ghana is 72.93 Mbps and mobile is 28.59 Mbs.The global average is 187.01 Mbps and 128.37 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density It may be difficult to locate an ATM in Ghana.11.37 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Ghana, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in Ghana. Type D is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Ghana?
There are Mariott hotels in Accra.
There are no Hilton hotels in Ghana.
The IHG hotel chain operates in Ghana.
The Best Western hotel chain operates in Ghana.
There are Radisson hotels in Accra.
The Accor hotel chain operates in Ghana.
What fast food chains are present in Ghana?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Ghana.
The KFC chain operates in Ghana.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Ghana.
The Subway chain does not operate in Ghana.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Ghana.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Ghana.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Accra?
Weather data for Accra (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are passenger trains operating between some cities.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Ghana
Sources
- Ghana Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Ghana (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is prohibited in all public areas excluding entertainment and restaurants.
Cananbis legality Recreational usage: Illegal
Medical usage: Legal in certain circumstances
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)