Ghana travel details
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Ghana has a population of 28M with main currency as Ghanaian Cedi. The languages spoken are English. Ghana travel safety advice is Exercise a high degree of caution. Automatic teller machines are rare in Ghana. Internet speed in Ghana is on average 1.8 Mbps.
Ghana travel advice
⬤ Exercise a high degree of caution
We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution in Ghana. Higher levels apply in some areas. There's been an increase in reported incidents of banditry involving passenger buses travelling in the Upper West and Upper East regions resulting in injuries and deaths (see 'Safety').
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in Ghana overall due to the threat of crime.
Higher levels apply in some areas.
Issue Date : Mar 4, 2024
Ghana weather
Ghana essential details
Plugs
Ghana uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type D and Type G.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are English
Money in Ghana
Currencies
Ghana uses the Ghanaian cedi (symbol: ?), code GHS.Banknotes come in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cedis. Cedi is subdivided into 100 pesewas. Coins come in denominations of 1 cedi and 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 pesewas.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are rare in Ghana. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet in Ghana
Internet
Internet speed in Ghana is on average 1.8 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Ghana is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 31.81 GHS, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 4 telecoms: AirtelTigo, Glo, MTN or Vodafone. Ghana uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Ghana upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Ghana, dial +, then 233 (the country code for Ghana), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Ghana, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 30 .
Ghana travel details
Driving in Ghana
Emergecy
Universal
112
Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire department
112
Ghana map
Ghana visa advice
If you're considering exploring Ghana beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Ghana transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Ghana, understanding Ghana Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.