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FOREIGN DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS IN GHANA

Ghana Info — Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:38 am

Author: Ghana Info

Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:38 am

FOREIGN DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS IN GHANA

AUSTRALIA
Australian High Commission
2, Second Rangoon Close (cnr Josef B. Tito Ave),
Cantonments,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 701296 / 777080
Telefax: (+233-21) 776803
Website: www.ghana.embassy.gov.au

AUSTRIA
Consulate of Austria
Wawa Street No 16,
Dzorwulu,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 783368
Telefax: (+233-21) 763236
E-mail: powapak@ghana.com

BELGIUM
Consulate of Belgium
Independence Avenue, Mile 4,
next to GWSCL - ATMA Head offices,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 776561 /.762281
Telefax: (+233-21) 764384
E-mail: consubel@africaonline.com.gh

BRAZIL
Embassy of Brazil
Millinium Heights Building, 2A,
14 Liberation Link,
Airport Commercial Area,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 774908 / 21
Telefax: (+233-21) 778566
E-mail: brasemb@brasilghana.org
Website: www.brasilghana.org

BULGARIA
Embassy of Bulgaria
3 Kakramadu Road,
East Cantonments,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 772404
Telefax: (+233-21) 774231
E-mail: bulembgh@ghana.com
Website: www.bulgaria.bg/Africa/Accra/

CANADA
Canadian High Commission
42 Independence Avenue,
P.O Box 1639,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 211521 / 228555
Telefax: (+233-21) 211523 / 773792
E-mail: accra@dfait-maeci.gc.ca
Website: www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/accra/

CHINA
Embassy of China
No 6 Agostino Neto Road,
Aurport Residential Area,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 777073
Telefax: (+233-21) 774527
E-mail: chinaemb@ghana.com

COTE D'IVOIRE
Embassy of Cote D'Ivoire
9 18th Lane,
Off Cantonments Road,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 774611 / 2
Telefax: (+233-21) 773516
E-mail: aci@ambaci-ghana.org , acigh@ambaci-ghana.org
Website: www.ambaci-ghana.org

CUBA
Embassy of Cuba
20, Amilcar Cabral Street,
Airport Residential Area,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 775868 / 765946
Telefax: (+233-21) 774998 / 773314
E-mail: embghana@africaonline.com.gh

CZECH REPUBLIC
Embassy of the Czech Republic
Kanda Highway No 2,
House No C 260/5,
Kanda,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 223540 / 247282
Telefax: (+233-21) 225337
E-mail: accra@embassy.mzv.cz , accraczemb@ighmail.cz

DENMARK
Embassy of Denmark
67 Dr Isert Road,
8th Avenue Extension,
North Ridge,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 253473 / 253474
Telefax: (+233-21) 228061
E-mail: accamb@um.dk
Website: www.ambaccra.um.dk

EGYPT
Embassy of Egypt
20 Josif Broz Tito Avenue,
Cantonments
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 776795
Telefax: (+233-21) 776795
E-mail: boustaneaccra@hotmail.com

FINLAND
Consulate General of Finland
Hotel Shangri-La,
Liberation Road,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 777500
Telefax: (+233-21) 776848

FRANCE
Embassy of France
12th Road, Liberation Avenue,
P.O. Box 187,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 774480 / 228504
Telefax: (+233-21) 778321
E-mail: ambaccra@africaonline.com.gh
Website: www.ambafrance-gh.org

GERMANY
Embassy of Germany
No 6, Ridge Road,
North Ridge,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 221311 / 241082
Telefax: (+233-21) 221347
E-mail: geremb@wwwplus.com
Website: www.accra.diplo.de

HUNGARY
Consulate of Hungary
C 97/A Ayikuma Avenue,
Adabraka,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 223313

INDIA
High Commission of India
No 9, Ridge Road,
Roman Ridge,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 775601 / 775602
Telefax: (+233-21) 772176
E-mail: indiahc@ncs.com.gh
Website: www.indiahc-ghana.com

ITALY
Embassy of Italy
Jawahrlal Nehru Road,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 775621 / 2
Telefax: (+233-21) 777301
E-mail: ambasciata.accra@esteri.it , ambital@ghana.com
Website: www.ambaccra.esteri.it

JAPAN
Embassy of Japan
Fifth Avenue,
West Cantonments,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 765060 / 1
Telefax: (+233-21) 762553
E-mail: japanemb@ghana.com

MALAYSIA
Malaysian High Commission
No 18, Templesi Lane,
Airport Residential Area,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 763691 / 783087
Telefax: (+233-21) 764910
E-mail: mwaccra@ghana.com , mwaccra@africaonline.com.gh

MOROCCO
Embassy of Morocco
1, Switchback Lane,
Cantonments,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 775669
Telefax: (+233-21) 785549
E-mail: ambassade.maroc@myzipnet.com

NETHERLANDS
Royal Embassy of the Netherlands
89 Liberation Road,
Corner Thomas Sankara Circle,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 785487
Telefax: (+233-21) 773655
E-mail: acc@minbuza.nl
Website: www.ambaccra.nl

NIGERIA
High Commission of Nigeria
856/1 Ring Road East,
13th Lane,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 776158
Telefax: (+233-21) 774395
E-mail: nighicom@africaonline.com.gh

NORWAY
Royal Consulate of Norway
P.O. Box 1891,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 241539
Telefax: (+233-21) 241543
E-mail: NorwegianConsulate@dslghana.com

POLAND
Consulate of Poland
Shiashie Road No C625/26,
East Legon,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 502829
Telefax: (+233-21) 512111
E-mail: masare@ghana.com , kofiasare77@hotmail.com

PORTUGAL
Consulate of Portugal
C2 Jogis Estates Community 3,
Tema
Telephone: (+233-244) 985032
E-mail: consulghluso@yahoo.com

RUSSIA
Embassy of the Russian Federation
F 856/1 Ring Road East,
13th Lane,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 775611
Telefax: (+233-21) 772699
E-mail: russia@4u.com.gh , russia@ghana.com
Website: www.ghana.mid.ru

SAUDI ARABIA
Embassy of KSA
No 10, Noi. Fetreke Street,
Roman Ridge Airport,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 774311
Telefax: (+233-21) 773424
E-mail: ghemb@mofa.gov.sa

SOUTH AFRICA
High Commission of South Africa
10 Klotey Crescent,
North Labone,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 762380 / 764480
Telefax: (+233-21) 762381 / 764484
E-mail: sahcgh@africaonline.com.gh

SOUTH KOREA
Embassy of South Korea
3 Abokobi Road,
East Cantonments,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 776157
Telefax: (+233-21) 772313
E-mail: koreaadm@africaonline.com.gh , koreaemb@ghana.com

SPAIN
Embassy of Spain
Drake Avenue Extension,
Airport Residential Area,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 774004 / 05
Telefax: (+233-21) 776217
E-mail: embespgh@mail.mae.es

SWEDEN
Royal Consulate General of Sweden
House No F 785/1 (opposite U.S. Consulate),
11th Lane,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 773145 / 773125
Telefax: (+233-21) 773175
E-mail: amarlaw@ighmail.com

SWITZERLAND
Embassy of Switzerland
Kanda Highway/Ridge Street,
North Ridge Area,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 228125 / 228185
Telefax (+233) 21 22 35 83
E-mail: vertretung@acc.rep.admin.ch
Website: www.eda.admin.ch/accra

UK
British High Commission
Osu Link,
Off Gamel Abdul Nasser Avenue,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 221665 / 7010650
Telefax: (+233-21) 7010655
E-mail: high.commission.accra@fco.gov.uk
Website: www.britishhighcommission.gov.uk/ghana

USA
American Embassy
Ring Road East,
P.O. Box 194,
Accra
Telephone: (+233-21) 775347 / 8 / 9
Telefax: (+233-21) 776008
Website: www.accra.usembassy.gov

HOTELS DIRECTORY IN GHANA / GHANA HOTEL GUIDE

Ghana Info — Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:38 am

Author: Ghana Info

Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:38 am

HOTELS DIRECTORY IN GHANA

ACCRA

Cresta Royale Hotel
Motorway Extension,
North Dzorwulu,
Accra
Phone: (233-21) 517 411 / 517 554
Fax: (233-21) 517 556
Email: cresta@ghana.com

Golden Tulip Hotel
Liberation Road,
Cantonments,
Accra
Phone: (233-21) 775 360
Fax: (233-21) 775 361
Website: www.cityinn.com

Hotel Shangri La Accra
Airport Road,
Accra
Phone: (233-21) 776 993
Website: www.shangri-laghana.com

Labadi Beach Hotel
P.O Box 1, Trade Fair,
Labadi Beach,
Accra
Phone: (233-21) 772 501
Fax: (233-21) 772 520
Email: contact@labadibeach.com
Website: www.labadibeach.com

Novotel Accra
Barnes Road,
Accra
Phone: (233-21) 667 546
Fax: (233-21) 667 533
Email: reservations@accrahotel.com.gh
Website: www.novotel.com

GETTING AROUND IN GHANA / GHANA TRANSPORTATION GUIDE

Ghana Info — Thu Mar 01, 2007 11:20 am

Author: Ghana Info

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 11:20 am

GETTING AROUND IN GHANA

BY AIR

There are scheduled domestic flights 2 - 3 times a day between Accra, Kumasi, Sekondi and Tamale in the north including flights by Antrak Air. There are also filghts to destinations outside the country.

Departure tax: GHC500.

BY LAKE TRANSPORTATION

The Yapei Queen, a lake steamer runs twice weekly across Lake Volta between Akosombo and Yeji. Ferries connect at Yeji for Buipe and Makongo, from both of which it is possible to arrange onward transportation to Tamale. Booking is advised and can be organised from the Ghanaian Tourist Board.

BY RAIL

The rail network is limited to a 1000km- (600 mile-) loop by the coast connecting the cities of Accra, Takoradi and Kumasi and several intervening towns. There is also a rail link between the two main ports of Tema and Takoradi. Trains run at least twice a day on all three legs of this single-track triangle. There are two classes of ticket. Passenger cars are not air conditioned. Children under three years of age travel free; half-fare is charged for children aged three to 11.

BY ROAD

There are 38,940km (24,196 miles) of roads, generally in good condition, but roads outside of the towns are in poor condition. Traffic drives on the right.

Coach

State-run and private coach services connect all major towns. The most popular national coach line is the Intercity STC. Vansef STC and Neoplans Buses shuttle hourly between Kumasi and Accra. Other regional capitals and major towns can be reached by bus or by tro tros from Kumasr.

Car rental

Available but extremely expensive, with or without driver.

Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required. A British driving license is valid for 90 days.

URBAN TRANSPORTATION

Roads in the major towns have undergone massive renovation to improve traffic flow. Accra has extensive bus and taxi services operated by the private sector. There are an abundance of taxis in the towns. Prices are reasonable. Drivers do not generally expect tips. Other ways of getting around, for the more adventurous traveller, are tro-tros (minibuses) and mammy wagons (converted pick-up trucks).

GHANA TOURISM GUIDE / TOURISM IN GHANA

Ghana Info — Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:48 am

Author: Ghana Info

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:48 am

GHANA TOURISM GUIDE

Ghana can be divided into imaginary quartets although it actually comprises of ten regions.

ACCRA

Attractions here include the National Theatre, an Oriental abode for musicals, plays, dances etc., the National Museum which boasts of a huge collection of traditional art, The Centre for National Culture which exhibits and sells crafts, kente and other traditional cloths. The Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, on the High Street, is a fitting tribute to the first President of Ghana. Finally the Makola Market on Kojo Thompson Road is the outlet for the wares of the neighbouring villagers who display them in the large and busy open-air market.

Aburi situated in the Akwapim Hills is located 38km (24 miles) to the north of Accra. The Botanical Gardens, planted by British during their colonial rule is a nature lover’s delight with its admirable collection of subtropical plant life. One gets a whiff of the refreshing climate from The Sanatorium (now a rest house), built there in the 19th century.

ADA

A water lover’s paradise, this popular resort is located at the mouth of the Volta. The zone is safe for swimming and a delight for those who love fishing for they are sure to catch some barracuda and Nile perch. Tourists can avail of the facilities in a luxury hotel built there. For the bridwatchers, the salt marshes of the Songow Lagoon have great scope. Shai Hills Game Reserve

You can tour this small reserve some 50km (30 miles) by road from Accra, on horseback.

CENTRAL & WESTERN REGION

The castles and forts that dot the central area of Ghana which flanks the Gulf of Guinea is reminiscent of the slave trade that flourished in the region.

Cape Coast Castle, built in the 16th-century and later reconstructed and enlarged, was the seat of British administration in the then Gold Coast until 1877 when administration moved to Christiansborg Castle in Accra. Yet another castle is the Castle of Elmina translated ‘the mine’, in the Western side. The first Portuguese settlement in Ghana was Elmina. This huge that largely remains intact, is the location. of one of the first Catholic churches in sub-Sahara Africa is located in this massive 15th-century fort, that remains mostly unspoilt.

Fort St Jago was a vital defence landmark atop a hill its vantage point offering great views of both Elmina and the Atlantic Ocean. Cultural shows are often performed at the castles and guided tours are available. UNESCO has declared Fort St Jago and Cape Coast Castle as World Heritage Monuments.

KAKUM NATIONAL PARK

One of the government ventures to promote eco-tourism, the park located 20 km from Cape Coast, is a protected conservation area. The 333 metre tree-top walkway provide visitors with a view of wildlife from tree canopy level.

It has species such as elephants, bongo antelopes, monkeys, more than 800 species of rare birds, butterflies, amphibians and reptiles.

WEST COAST

The western coast is a favourite beach destination. Busua is a tropical beach with palms and fantastic Atlantic breakers. At Dixcove there is a fish market and a 17th-century British fort. The zone is however not a safe swimming zone for the danger of the undertow of waves. Swimming is safe in the tiny rocky inlets found in the region.

VOLTA & ASHANTI REGION

The region is named after the largest man-made lake on earth, the Volta, which is the main geographical feature of the area, which occupies nearly two thirds of the country. One can opt for the one-day car ferry trip to Kete-Krachi or the three-day trip to the northern capital of New Tamale at the head of the lake. The points around the lake are linked by ferry services. Other activities at the lake include sailing, water-skiing and other watersports. In this connection, it would be ideal to mention the Akosombo, centre to the important Akosombo irrigation dam, which is developing into a holiday resort and watersport activity zone.

KUMASI

The place is of historical significance not only as the capital of the Ashanti civilisation but also as the place where ruins of the Manhyia Palace and the Royal Mausoleum, were burnt down by Lord Baden-Powell. The Cultural Centre is a complex that houses a museum, library and outdoor auditorium reminiscent of the Ashanti culture. In addition is a ‘Living Museum’, a farm and village, where potters, goldsmiths, sculptors and other artisans work using traditional methods. The weaving of the multi-coloured ‘kente’ or traditional ceremonial cloth is a lovely sight.

OWABI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

It is located in the West in the vicinity of Kumasi. To the south is the pleasant gold-mining city of Obuasi. The spectacular Banfabiri Falls are located further to the northeast in the Boufom Wildlife Sanctuary.

NORTHERN REGION

High plains and a plateau in the heart, which rises from150-300 metres is the terrain of the northern region. The Mole National Park, one of the best-equipped nature reserves in Ghana is located West of the region’s main town, Tamale. Visitors can tour the park on foot or a four-wheel vehicle but it is wise to be accompanied by a guide. They also have the option of camping in the park in a spot of their choice. The facilities include a motel with restaurant at the entrace of the park. You will come across species like monkeys, buffalo, antelope, warthog and the majestic additions of the park, lions and elephants.

The mosque Larabanga, believed to be ‘God-built’ by the locals is situated five miles north of Mole National Park. Its architecture is reminiscent of the Western Sudanese Empires and it houses a holy Koran.

GHANA TRAVEL INFORMATION / GHANA TRAVEL GUIDE

Ghana Info — Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:19 am

Author: Ghana Info

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:19 am

GHANA TRAVEL INFORMATION

Full Name

Republic of Ghana

Capital City

Accra

Area

238,540 sq km
92,100 sq miles

Population

21,000,000

Time Zone

GMT/UTC +0 ()

Languages

English (official)

Ewe (other)

Ga (other)

Twi (other)

Religion

Christian (70%), Muslim (15%), traditional African religions (15%)

Currency

Cedi (C)

Electricity

220V/240V 50HzHz

Electric Plug Details

British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade

South African/Indian-style plug with two circular metal pins above a large circular grounding pin

Country Dialing Code

233