Health requirements

Everyone must be vaccinated against yellow fever except babies under one year old. Remember to bring a health certificate to prove that you have been vaccinated against yellow fever. At the same time, it is recommended that you consult a doctor before you go out to learn some measures to prevent malaria.

climate

Ghana borders the Atlantic Ocean in the south, C? te d 'Ivoire in the west, Togo in the east and Burkina Faso in the north. Ghana is a tropical country. Its southwest is located in a warm and humid forest zone, and its climate is similar to that of Amazon. Accra, the capital, is located in the dry equatorial region. Kumasi is located in the humid savanna, 4- 1 1 north of the equator, with a coastline of 540 kilometers.

The grazing season in northern Ghana is from April to 10. At other times, the climate is hot and dry, and the temperature is around 38 degrees. The rainy season in southern Ghana lasts from April to June, and then from September to 10. The temperature is generally between 2 1 degree and 3 1 degree. In the rainy season, it usually rains at a certain time every day, not all day.

clothes

Ghana's climate is warm and hot all year round, so you can wear light and easy-to-wash cotton-padded jacket and casual clothes. Don't forget to bring your sunglasses and comfortable walking shoes. In Ghana, there is no restriction on the dress of men and women. You can wear pants and shorts at home.

electric current

If you carry any electrical appliances, they must adapt to the 220 volt Ghana power outlet; You can insert a three-pin plug, and sometimes you can insert a two-pin plug; British plugs, European plugs or converters are also acceptable.

Money/currency

Ghana's currency is based on Cyprus, and its face value is1000,2000,5000,10000,20000. The denominations of coins are 50, 100, 200 and 500 respectively. Foreign currency can be freely exchanged at any exchange office in this country.

In addition to currency exchange offices, some commercial banks can also exchange foreign currencies. Business hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30- 15:00. Most large commercial banks have ATMs outside, which can serve you during working hours and after work hours. Most of them can use visa card and some other bank cards.

Say hello to ...

Please remember that smiling is also a form of greeting. Please learn some simple greetings for communication.

Greetings in Ahan language and their meanings;

Please speak Chinese. Good morning, Marche, good afternoon and good evening.

Good night, Dae. Good-bye, nanti. Welcome to Akwa. Thank you, Mercedes.

Shake hands; Shake hands (noun)

In Ghana, shaking hands is a popular greeting, especially among men. When shaking hands, please give the other person the same strength.

When you want to shake hands with many people, please start from the far right and shake hands to the left in turn.

Use your left hand.

In Ghana, the left hand is rarely used. In fact, using the left finger in some activities is considered a curse. This is why Ghanaian men wear traditional clothes and cover their left hands with cloth. Avoid using the left hand, especially when accepting or giving, and do actions when talking, waving or pointing. Avoid holding things with your left hand in public places (such as guidebooks, cameras, souvenirs, etc.). ).

dress etiquette

Ghanaians think it is polite to dress neatly in social occasions, especially when visiting palaces. It is considered impolite to wear wrinkled dirty clothes, T-shirts and messy hair.

Old people don't like to see ladies wearing shorts or trousers (slacks). Please don't cross your legs when sitting in front of dignitaries or old people.

If you are wearing a hat, please take off your hat when talking to the old man. This is a respect for tradition.

Medical equipment

All cities and big towns have modern private and public hospitals and clinics. When tourists leave their own country, they should contact the travel medical insurance company to ensure the compensation for medical expenses.

Emergency call

Call the police: 999

Fire police: 192

Emergency center: 193

Hospital-Korla Bu: 66540 1, 673033-34

-Ling): 228382

-37 military hospital: 776 1 1 1-5l.

-Social Welfare and National Insurance Fund Hospital: 776787

-Tema General Hospital: 022-302094, 302695.

-Mental hospital: 228688

-Nyaho clinic: 02777534 1

Drinking Water

For safety reasons, travelers are advised to drink bottled water, which is available in hotels and supermarkets.

Areas where photography and video recording are prohibited.

Except for Osu Castle and military facilities, there are no such restrictions in other areas.

Transportation and travel

Ghana is a left-handed and right-handed country. The road conditions in the capital Accra are good, but the signpost facilities are not perfect and the main roads are congested. Accra is connected with the important inland city of Kumasi, the port city of Tema and the coast corner by roads, but the road conditions are average, the speed is fast and traffic accidents occur frequently. Taxis all over the country generally don't have a meter, so you need to negotiate the fare before you take the bus.

taboo

1. Say hello with your left hand.

A popular greeting in Africa-raise your right hand and palm to each other to show that "my hand is not holding a stone". It is a symbol of friendship.

2.Negro and Black are forbidden sentences.

Africans not only resist the words Negro and Black, but also refuse to recognize their meanings. Emphasizing different skin colors is the biggest taboo in Africa. Africans are best called by nationality.

The title of 3.3. Africa has a specific target.

It is a serious mistake to call African blacks Africans. In Africa, the so-called Africans do not refer to all Africans, but to a specific group, that is, Dutch whites in the Republic of South Africa. So those African aborigines, when they are called Africans by others, openly express their disgust.

4. A firm handshake is a sign of kindness.

In Africa, if you shake hands weakly, it is called "impolite" and you are insincere. They believe that the degree of exertion is directly proportional to the goodwill of the other party, and it is best to feel numb and painful when holding hands.

Avoid taking pictures

Africans generally believe that when the camera is aimed at something, the "essence" of something is absorbed. People, houses and livestock are not allowed to be photographed. If tourists want to shoot, it is best to say hello first to avoid being misunderstood.