Rahim Tabet | Februari 10, 2016 |
Africa
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Ghana
Ghana is a country in Africa which borders Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Togo. Ghana has since 1957 independence from the United Kingdom. The capital of Ghana, Accra. A number of major cities in Ghana: Tema, Kumasi, Ho, Sunyani and Tamale.
Ghana is known for its friendly locals. The country is often marked by festivals and traditional festivals that are definitely worth it. The country has a long coastline. Unfortunately, some of it seriously polluted but most of the pieces are like a paradise: white sand, palm trees and clear blue water. The country has much to offer in terms of flora and fauna. There are areas of rainforest, national parks, waterfalls and many species of wild animals, such as elephants, crocodiles and antelopes. The Ghanaian cuisine is spicy and seasoned. Some well-known dishes are plantain, peanut soup and chowder. In addition, beer is the most consumed beverage in the country.
Official Name: Republic of Ghana
Continent: Africa
Surface: 238 533 km²
Capital: Accra
Population: 24,233,431 inhabitants (2010)
Government: Constitutional democracy
Highest point: 880 m (Afadjato)
Distance (Amsterdam - Accra): 5.210 km
Flight Duration: approximately 5 hours and 45 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: exercise extra vigilance.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
January, February, March, November and December are the best months to travel to Ghana. This avoids the rainy season.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Ghana. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Ghana has a tropical climate. Temperatures throughout the year between 25 and 35 degrees. In the rainy season from June to September, heavy rain, there is an average of three times a week.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Ghana, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Ghana visit Climate Info.
Language
English is the official language in Ghana. In addition, there are several local languages spoken.
Want free translate to or from English? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months visa.
A visa is required. You can apply online or in person at the Embassy of Ghana in The Hague.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Ghana: ghana.nlambassade.org.
Ghanaian Embassy in Netherlands: ghanaembassy.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
For a visit to Ghana is obliged to have you vaccinated against yellow fever.
In addition, there are one or several vaccinations that are recommended.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Ghana is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Ghana is paid with the Ghanaian cedi (GHS).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Ghana can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Ghana two hours earlier.
During our winter season is in Ghana 1 hour earlier.
Local time, date, and time zone of Ghana, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Ghana, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Ghana.
Electricity
In Ghana, you need an adapter.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Ghana can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 191
- Fire: 192
- Ambulance: 193
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Ghana can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Ghana visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites from Ghana end in .gh.
Official websites of Ghana: ghana.gov.gh and touringghana.com.
Ghana Tourist Board: ghana-verkeersbureau.nl.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Ghana is 00233 or +233.
Want to call from Ghana to the Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Ghana.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Ghana.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Ghana.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Ghana, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Ghana? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Ghana, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) about Ghana?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have visited Ghana earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Ghana can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Ghana can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Ghana.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.8.
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking from 18 years.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Not allowed. Imprisonment for more than 10 years.
Did you know that…
... Primary education is free in Ghana?
... Oil, Gold and cocoa are the main sources of income for Ghana?
... Ghana has the most churches in West Africa?
... Ghana has never won Olympic gold?
... Gold Coast is the nickname of Ghana?
Official Name: Republic of Ghana
Continent: Africa
Surface: 238 533 km²
Capital: Accra
Population: 24,233,431 inhabitants (2010)
Government: Constitutional democracy
Highest point: 880 m (Afadjato)
Distance (Amsterdam - Accra): 5.210 km
Flight Duration: approximately 5 hours and 45 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: exercise extra vigilance.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
January, February, March, November and December are the best months to travel to Ghana. This avoids the rainy season.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Ghana. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Ghana has a tropical climate. Temperatures throughout the year between 25 and 35 degrees. In the rainy season from June to September, heavy rain, there is an average of three times a week.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Ghana, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Ghana visit Climate Info.
Language
English is the official language in Ghana. In addition, there are several local languages spoken.
Want free translate to or from English? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months visa.
A visa is required. You can apply online or in person at the Embassy of Ghana in The Hague.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Ghana: ghana.nlambassade.org.
Ghanaian Embassy in Netherlands: ghanaembassy.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
For a visit to Ghana is obliged to have you vaccinated against yellow fever.
In addition, there are one or several vaccinations that are recommended.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Ghana is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Ghana is paid with the Ghanaian cedi (GHS).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Ghana can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Ghana two hours earlier.
During our winter season is in Ghana 1 hour earlier.
Local time, date, and time zone of Ghana, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Ghana, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Ghana.
Electricity
In Ghana, you need an adapter.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Ghana can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 191
- Fire: 192
- Ambulance: 193
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Ghana can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Ghana visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites from Ghana end in .gh.
Official websites of Ghana: ghana.gov.gh and touringghana.com.
Ghana Tourist Board: ghana-verkeersbureau.nl.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Ghana is 00233 or +233.
Want to call from Ghana to the Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Ghana.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Ghana.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Ghana.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Ghana, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Ghana? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Ghana, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) about Ghana?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have visited Ghana earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Ghana can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Ghana can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Ghana.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.8.
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking from 18 years.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Not allowed. Imprisonment for more than 10 years.
Did you know that…
... Primary education is free in Ghana?
... Oil, Gold and cocoa are the main sources of income for Ghana?
... Ghana has the most churches in West Africa?
... Ghana has never won Olympic gold?
... Gold Coast is the nickname of Ghana?
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