CLIMATE TROPICAL General Temperatures range from 21 – 32 C. there are two rainy seasons from March to July and September to October. November to March is the dry and hot season with the dry harmattan wind blowing from the Sahara Desert Population: 30,000, 265 Language: The official language is English other languages spoken include Akan, Ewe, Ga, Dagani and Hausa. Government: Constitutional Democracy Business Hours: general from: 8: 00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 01:00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m Banks: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mondays – Fridays and some on Saturdays Local Time: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Currency: The Cedi Ghanaian Cedi Notes Natural Resources: The major natural resources are Gold, Diamond, Bauxite, Manganese, Timber and Cocoa Electricity: 220 – 240 volts Country Dialing Code: +233 Medical Facilities: Modern private and public hospital and clinic are available in all cities and big towns. Health insurance is advised. Drinking Water: Bottled mineral water recommended Clothing: Light and casual clothing for warm and tropical climates