Ghana

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Money & duty free for Ghana

Ghana Cedi (GHS; symbol ¢) = 100 Ghana pesewas. Notes are in denominations of ¢50, 20, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of ¢1 and 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 pesewas.

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Culture of Ghana

Every aspect of the lives of the people of Ghana is dominated by music, dance and drama that are their media of emotional expression. In happiness or sorrow, Ghanaians burst into music, dance and drama. Music is of three main types – the ethnic or traditional, choral and pop.

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Overview of Ghana

Officially name: Republic of Ghana

Capital: Accra

Largest city: Accra

Official language: English

Government: Constitutional presidential republic