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Accra is the capital and largest city of Ghana, situated on the southern coast along the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean. With a metropolitan population of over 5 million people as of 2021, it serves as Ghana's main urban center and is administratively divided into 13 local government districts.
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- Locality
- Accra
- Region
- Greater Accra Region
- Country
- Ghana
- Population
- 1,963,264
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Understand
thumb|Independence Arch
The Greater Accra region has an estimated population of 5.5 million in 2021. The City of Accra is a mix of rapid urbanization, informal settlements, and high-end, modern developments. The population of the Accra Metropolitan area is estimated to be over 2.7 million in 2025. However, the surrounding municipal districts are tightly connected to the Accra Metropolitan District. Usually the whole metropolitan area is referred to as "Accra". The local language is Ga; other widely spoken languages are English, Twi (pron. 'ch-wee'), Ewe (pron. ayvay), and Hausa.
See
thumb|Jubilee House, Accra thumb|270px|right|Osu Castle thumb|The lighthouse in Jamestown The oldest part of Accra, which remains an active fishing centre. It is similar in many ways to Zanzibar's Stone Town, though it has not yet been restored, so it is not typically highlighted on tourist itineraries. Despite this, for many visitors, it is one of the most memorable sights in the city. Jamestown is a short distance west from Independence Square; from the busy street the only real sights are the lighthouse, a prison building housed inside an old colonial fort, and the old Customs House. From the lighthouse there is a road which takes you to the otherwise hidden delight: one of the largest working fishing harbours in Ghana. Go early in the morning and see dozens of small boats bring in the day's catch. It's best to find a friendly local guide so you don't miss the hidden alleys, old stone houses, and fantastic cliff-top harbour vistas. thumb|Ussher Fort, Jamestown thumb|University of Ghana, Legon
Do
Swimming Pools: Sport swimmers find a pool in East Legon at A&C Mall for 7 cedis a day. Those who want to spend a relaxing day at a hotel pool can use the one of La Palm Royal Beach Hotel for 10 cedis a day.
Buy
Kaneshie Market is both a transit centre and a great place to shop, offering a very wide variety of mostly traditional goods and items. It is a source for food and household items; beads, hair salons, shoes, handbags and beauty products, and fabric shops. Agbogbloshie Market Nima Market Alajo Market
Wild Gecko (near the Tetteh-Quarshie Interchange, off the Kwame Nkrumah Motorway Extension) sells a variety of crafts, upscale curios, furniture, and batik clothing. Be sure to check out the extensive collection of Christmas ornaments, including Adinkra symbols carved into dainty souvenirs. Down the dirt road from Wild Gecko are further several smaller but well-stocked pottery and craft stores.
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