GHANA

INFORMATION DATA SHEET

(Actually based on the year 2007 estimates)
Geography
Official language: English
Other key languages: Akan, Ewe, Ga
Major religious groups: Christian, Muslim, Ethnic
Capital: Accra
Population: 23.4 m
Land area: 239,460 km²
Population density (people/km²): 97.7

Key economic data
GDP: US$ 12.0 bn
GDP per capita: US$ 513
PPP GDP per capita: US$ 1,229
Average Real GDP growth 2000-06: 5.3%
Currency: Cedi
Key exports: Gold, cocoa beans & products, timber & products
Key imports: Oil

Tax indicators

Companies:
• Company tax: Resident companies 25%
• Company tax: Non-resident companies 25%
• Secondary Tax on Companies (STC): None
• General sales tax: None
• Value-added tax: 15% (12.5% VAT plus 2.5%NHIL)

Individuals:
• Fiscal year end: 31 December
• Individual marginal tax rate (maximum): 25%
• Basis of taxation: Residence-based

Withholding tax:
• Interest: 8%
• Dividends: 8%
• Royalties 10%
Exchange controls: Exist
Double tax treaties: Exist
Capital gains tax: 5%

Ghana is one of the most densely populated countries in West Africa Ashanti lived between the Volta river and Tano, Fanti inhabit coastal areas Ewe - the south-eastern area of southern Ghana and neighbouring Togo and Benin. Ga Adangbe and tribes inhabit the plains around Accra, Mossi - the north-western area. Origin nation guang finally is unclear, they live mostly in the lower reaches of the White Volta and Cherney between the Volta and Daki. In each of these groupings is a great number subetnosov distinguished by their dialects and customs.
Monsoon Equatoria, in the southwest of the country, the transition to equatorial. Long territory contributes to a fairly noticeable difference between the natural conditions in the north and south.
In January and February blowing “harmattan,” a dry, dusty wind from the north, while in the coastal areas of the country, there is little or no influence.
Devoting two main rainy season from April to June and from September to October. The overall distribution of rainfall across the country is uneven. At the same time, in the northern areas prone to the influence of dry air masses from the Sahara, the rainy season lasts from May to September. It is for the whole of Ghana is characterized by short-Rain rain regime quickly begin and end quickly, even in the rainy period.
The most favorable period for visiting Ghana to allocate rather difficult as the temperature and humidity are high all year round. To visit the coastal areas and the Volta most convenient period from December to February. The Nordic same areas on the most pleasant weather in its rainy season, from April to October.

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