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  Call for Conference Papers: Deadline for abstracts is over and the deadline for the full reports is due on the 15th June, 2008.  
 
 
  26th Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa, Accra, Ghana.  
 
 
 
 
  Theme : Contemporary Trends and Tools in Educational Assessment
  GHANA AT A GLANCE
Facts you should know
Located in West Africa
Gained Independence from United Kingdom on 6th March, 1957
Shares common boundaries with Togo in the east, Burkina Faso in the north and Cote d'Ivioire in the West
Bordered in the south by the Atlantic Ocean
Capital City is Accra
Population of about 22 million people with panorama of culture
Boasts of the world's largest man-made lake, Volta Lake
Traversed to the east by Greenwich Meridian
 
 
  Regional Map of Ghana   The Ghana National Flag
   
 
Climate
The Climate is tropical. The eastern coastal belt is warm and comparatively dry; the southwest corner, hot and humid; and the north, hot and dry. Northern Ghana has rainy season from April to October. The rest of the year is hot and dry, with temperatures rising up to about 38o C. In Southern Ghana the rain last from April to June and again from September to October. Generally temperatures are between 21o - 32o C.
The weather at the time of the conference is expected to be warm during the day and cool in the evenings. Cotton clothing is recommended for the whole week.
 
Language
The Official language is English. Local languages spoken include Akan, Dagbani, Ewe, Ga, Hausa and Nzema.
 
The colours of the National flag symbolize the following
Red- The Blood and Toil of our fathers who fought to win independence for the country
Yellow- The mineral the country is endowed with.
Green- The country's rich vegetation.
Black Star - African emancipation and unity in the struggle against colonialism
 
Currency
Ghana's currency is the Cedi (c) and Pesewa; c1 = 100p.
Current exchange rate: US$1.00 = c0.97
Foreign currency may be exchanged at any Bank or Forex Bureau in the country.
 
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Tourist attractions in Ghana include:
The Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, Greater Accra Region
The Kakum National Park, Central Region
The Elmina Castle, Central Region
The Cape Coast Castle, Central Region
The Aburi Botanical Gardens, Eastern Region
The Volta Lake and Akosombo Dam, Eastern Region
Paga Crocodile Pond, Upper East Region
Mole National Park, Northern Region
TRAVELLING TO GHANA
The Kotoka International Airport in Accra is the only International Airport. Several airlines operate regular flights to and from major cities in Africa and the rest of the world to Accra.
Travel Documents
All persons entering Ghana must possess valid passports or travel documents establishing their identity.
Entry Visas
All foreigners are required to obtain visas. Citizens of Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) do not require entry visas. Entry visas may be obtained from any Ghana Embassy, High Commission or Consulate abroad.
Health Requirement
It is advisable to take precautions against malaria. You may be required to produce a valid Yellow Fever immunization certificate at the airport.
 
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