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Accra (/ əˈkrɑː /; Ga: Ga or Gaga; Twi: Nkran; Ewe: Gɛ; Dagbani: Ankara) is the capital and largest city of Ghana, located on the southern coast at the Gulf of Guinea, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. [2][3] As of 2021 census, the Accra Metropolitan District, 20.4 km 2 (7.9 sq mi), had a population of 284,124 inhabitants, and the larger Grea...
Accra, capital and largest city of Ghana, on the Gulf of Guinea (an arm of the Atlantic Ocean). The city lies partly on a cliff, 25 to 40 feet (8 to 12 metres) high, and spreads northward over the undulating Accra plains. The area’s susceptibility to faulting is the cause of occasional earthquakes.
Practical information, cultural cues, and city orientation for travelers to the crown jewel of Ghana's coastline. Visit Accra, and read this guide first!
Here are our favorite ways to explore Accra. 1. Get lost in a traditional Ghanaian market. The constant honking, smell of fresh fish being distributed, and crowding of colorful market stalls down several blocks will mark your arrival at the famous Makola Market.
Stretched along the Atlantic Ocean, Ghana's most populous city boasts glittering beaches, monumental buildings, museums, libraries, galleries, traditional markets and lively nightlife. Accra's architecture reflects its colonial history, with 17th century castles standing alongside modern skyscrapers.
Accra is a vibrant city, and often the starting point of any trip to Ghana. And with a population of 2.6 million people, it is also the largest city in the country as well. Accra is a city that beautifully blends tradition and modernity, offering an array of sights that’ll leave you awestruck.
This is the ultimate list of the best things to do in Accra and Ghana, covering everything from history and heritage to live music, museums, markets and more.
Accra, the capital, is located in the dry equatorial zones. Kumasi is in the wet savanna. It lies between 4° and 11 ° North at the equator and has a coastline of 540 km. Tipping is permitted in hotels, restaurants, etc. It is rarely added to the bill.
Life in Ghana: Capital of Accra, People, Population, Culture, History, Music & LifestyleRakghana | Life in Ghana | Ghana | Ghanaians | Capital City of Accra ...
Find out why Accra, Ghana is on TIME’s 2021 list of the World’s 100 Greatest Places.