General Information
 Time Zone: GMT
Electricity: 220/250V
Telephone Country Code: 233
System: Metric
Weather Information: Click Here
Currency Information
Ghanaian Cedi (GH¢) and Pesawas. 100 Pesawas to 1 Cedi.
Online Currency Converter: Click Here
Foreign exchange is avaiable at Silicon Hotel and Conference Center
Language Information
English is widely spoken
Twi, Fante, Dagbani, Ga, Ewe are local languages
Distance Information
The Silicon Hotel is 5 kilometers from the Kumasi Airport
The Silicon Hotel is 180 kilometers from the Accra Kotako International Airport
Airline Information
Ghana’s national airline, Ghana International Airline: Website Ghana Airline
Other airlines offering flights to Accra, Ghana include Aeroflot (SU), Alitalia (AZ), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL), Lufthansa (LH), US Air, Kenya Airlines, Egypt Airlines, United Emirate Airlines, South African Airlines and Northwest Airlines (NW). Consult your travel agent or online travel site for more details.
Car Rental Information
Silicon Hotel has on-site car rental with drivers and guides available.
Tour Information
There are many wonderful cultural, historical and national park destinations within a days outing from the hotel. Our guest services can give you more information or arrange a carefree personal tour tailored to your tastes and interests including car, driver, meals and any necessary admission fees.
KNUST Information
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology: Website KNUST
Information on Ghana
Ghana.Com Website: Click Here
Ghana Embassy Japan Website: Click Here
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General Information
Ghana Website: Click Here
Embassy of Ghana in Washington DC:
3512 International Drive, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Telephone (202) 686-4520
Ghana Embassy Washington Website: Click Here
Ghanaian Consulate General in NYC:
Ghanaian Consulate General in New York City:
19 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017
Telephone (212) 832-1300
Ghana Tourist Board:
Ghana Tourist Board Website: Click Here
Ghana and African Cultural Websites:
Cultural Symbols Website: Click Here
National Museum of African Art Website: Click Here
Kente Clothes Website: Click Here
Ghana Website: Click Here
Public Holidays:
Jan. 1: New Year's Day
Mar. 6: Independence Day
(Varies on calender): Good Friday
(Varies on calender): Easter Monday
May 1: May Day
1st Friday in December: National Farmer's Day
Dec. 25: Christmas Day
Dec. 26: Boxing Day
(Varies on calender): Eid-Ul-Fitr
(Varies on calender): Eid-Ul-Adha
Ghana Festivals:
January: Adaekese Festival, throughout the Ashanti region
June / July: Ghana FLower and Garden Fair
August: Deer Hunt Festival
September / October: Odwira Festival
Social Conventions:
Ghanaians should always be addressed by their formal titles unless they specifically request otherwise.
Handshaking is the usual form of greeting.
Tipping: When a service charge is not included, a 10% tip is usual.
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