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16-September-2008 16:15:14 - Accra This article or section is missing citations or needs footnotes. Using inline citations helps guard against copyright violations and factual inaccuracies. July 2008 Accra Skyline of Accra Accra Ghana Accra Accra Coordinates: 5°33'00N 0°12'00W / 5.55, -0.2 District of Ghana Accra Metropolis District Government - Chief Executive Stanley N. A. Blankson Area - City 185 km² 71.4 sq mi - Metro 200 km² 77.2 sq mi Elevation 61 m 200 ft Population 2000 - City 1,658,937 - Metro 2,905,726 Time zone GMT UTC - Summer DST Not used UTC Website: www.ama.ghanadistricts.gov.gh Accra is the capital, and most populous city of Ghana. The district is also the capital city of the Greater Accra Region. It is the administrative, communications, and economic center of the country. Over 70% of Ghana's manufacturing capacity is located within this region district. 1 Accra has been Ghana's capital since 1877, and contains public buildings reflecting its transition from a 19th century suburb of Victoriasborg to the modern metropolis it is today. Among the attractions of Accra are the National Museum, with a display of exhibits that reflect the heritage of Ghana from prehistoric times to modern times, the National Theatre with its distinct modern architecture, Independence Square, the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, the Accra International Conference Centre, the fishing port at Jamestown and Makola Market. The University of Ghana at Legon is just 14 km north of Accra, and its distinctive buildings are set amongst tree-lined gardens that are visited by students and visitors alike. Accra is also linked internationally by the Kotoka International Airport. 2 Contents 1 History 2 Attractions 3 Climate 4 Education 5 Transport 6 Sister Cities 7 Gallery 8 References 9 External links History This section does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. February 2008 Accra was founded by the Ga people in the late 1600s. The word Accra is derived from the word Nkran meaning ants in Akan, a reference to the numerous anthills seen in the countryside around Accra. During part of its history, Accra served as a centre for trade with the Portuguese, who built a fort in the town, followed by the Swedish, Dutch, French, British and Danish by the end of the seventeenth century. The site of present-day Accra developed into a sizable town around the original Ga town as well as British, Danish and Dutch forts and their surrounding communities: Jamestown near the British fort, Osu near the Danish Christianborg fort now Osu Castle and Ussherstown near the Dutch Ussher fort. The four areas form the core of the modern city. In 1877, at the end of the second Anglo-Asante War, Accra replaced Cape Coast as the capital of the British Gold Coast colony. After the completion of a railway to the mining and agricultural interior, Accra became the economic centre of Ghana. Large areas were destroyed by earthquakes in 1862 and 1939, but the city grew around a seaport now relocated to Tema, and later a brewery, expanding into neighbouring towns. The Accra Riots in 1948 launched the Ghanaian campaign for independence, which led to the Ghana's independence from the United Kingdom and nationhood in 1957. Today, Accra is one of the wealthiest and most modern cities in the African continent, with a high quality of living by African standards. Attractions Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park Accra is home to the National Museum of Ghana, the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Archives of Ghana, and Ghana's central library. Also of note is Christianborg or Osu Castle -- the residence of the president of Ghana, built by the Danes in the 17th century, the National Theatre, Accra Centre for National Culture, a lighthouse, the Ohene Djan Stadium, the Accra International Conference Centre, the W.E.B. DuBois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture and several beaches. Near the Parliament of Ghana is the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre for Excellence in ICT. The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial is located in downtown Accra. Osu is a neighborhood in the city known for its dining and nightlife options. Climate Weather averages for Accra Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Average high °F °C 89.8 32 90.9 33 90.5 33 90.0 32 88.2 31 84.7 29 83.3 28 82.4 28 84.2 29 86.9 31 88.9 32 89.1 32 Average low °F °C 74.1 23 75.4 24 75.4 24 75.6 24 75.0 24 73.6 23 72.5 23 72.0 22 72.3 22 75.0 24 74.3 23 74.1 23 Precipitation inches mm 0.43 10.9 0.86 21.8 2.25 57.1 3.81 96.8 5.17 131.2 8.7 221.0 2.6 66.0 1.1 28.0 2.67 67.8 2.46 62.4 1.09 27.7 0.63 16.1 Source: worldweather.org 3 2008-01-05 Education Accra Conference Centre Accra Conference Centre On the outskirts of Accra are two popular secondary schools namely Achimota Secondary School; commonly referred to as Motown, which was founded in 1924 and opened in 1927, and the Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School; commonly known as Presec.In the vicinity of these two secondary schools is Ghana's first tertiary institution, the University of Ghana. It is located and 13 km north at Legon. Quite recently, another tertiary institution - Ashesi University - was established in Accra. Ghana International School GIS, a private non-profit A- Level school founded in 1955 for children from ages 3-18 is located in Cantonments, Accra. Abelemkpe is the home of Lincoln Community School, Accra Ghana LCS. LCS is also a private, non-profit International Baccalaureate school for students aged 3-18, and was established in 1968. The Defence Commission of the African Union has its headquarters in Accra. Transport Accra is a major transport hub, home to the Kotoka International Airport and lies on railway lines to Tema, Takoradi and Kumasi. The main harbour city, Tema is connected through one of Ghana's highways. Public transit in the city is provided by a mix of privately owned mini-buses known as Tro-Tros, taxis and buses. Tro-Tros are usually converted Mini-buses that run a regular, well-known route. They are cheap and frequent but often in poor repair and over-crowded. Some taxis also run regular routes, which cost more but provide for a more comfortable ride. In 2002, the city introduced metro bus services, which were initially met with scepticism by commuters, but have increased in popularity. Sister Cities Flag of the United States Chicago, Illinois, United States Flag of the United States Washington, D.C., United States4 Gallery Ghana International Airline new office.jpg New Accra Mall References ^ 'Formal Economy' ^ Ghana Civil Aviation Authority | Home ^ World Weather Information Service - Accra ^ Sister Cities International External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Accra Latest Accra News Map of Accra Google Earth image of Accra, Ghana Accra is at coordinates 5°33'11N 0°13'29W / 5.553, -0.2246 AccraCoordinates: 5°33'11N 0°13'29W / 5.553, -0.2246 Accra Akan states of Gold Coast Accra Ga | Efutu | Akyem Bosome, Abuakwa, Kotoku | Adanse | Akuapem | Akwamu | Asen | Mankessim Fante | Dwabena | Gyaaman Abron | Bono | Denkyira | Asanteman Twi v d e 30 largest cities in Ghana by population Accra · Kumasi · Tamale · Sekondi-Takoradi · Ashiaman · Tema · Teshie · Cape Coast · Obuasi · Koforidua · Wa · Techiman · Nungua · Tema New Town · Sunyani · Ho · Bawku · Dome · Bolgatanga · Lashibi · Tafo · Gbawe · Swedru · Ejura · Berekum · Taifa · Aflao · Nkawkaw · Oduponkpehe · Winneba v d e Portuguese Empire North Africa 15th century 1415-1640 Ceuta 1458-1550 Alcácer Ceguer El Qsar es Seghir 1471-1550 Arzila Asilah 1471-1662 Tangier 1485-1550 Mazagan El Jadida 1487- middle 16th century Ouadane 1488-1541 Safim Safi 16th century 1505-1769 Santa Cruz do Cabo de Gué Agadir 1506-1525 Mogador Essaouira 1506-1525 Aguz Souira Guedima 1506-1769 Mazagan El Jadida 1513-1541 Azamor Azemmour 1577-1589 Arzila Asilah Sub-Saharan Africa 15th century 1455-1633 Arguin 1470-1975 São Tomé1 1474-1778 Annobón 1478-1778 Fernando Poo Bioko 1482-1637 Elmina São Jorge da Mina 1482-1642 Portuguese Gold Coast 1496-1550 Madagascar part 1498-1540 Mascarene Islands 16th century 1500-1630 Malindi 1500-1975 PrÃncipe1 1501-1975 Portuguese E. 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