Accra, the capital of Ghana and its gateway to the world, is the country's commercial, industrial and cultural center. Ghana, located on the Atlantic Ocean coast in West Africa, has the Gulf of Guinea in the south, Upper Volta in the north, Togo in the east, Ivory Coast and Upper Volta in the west.
Ghana, a republic founded on the sites of former British colonies, the Gold Coast, and Togoland, took its state name from a former West African kingdom. Gold Coast and Togoland merged on March 6, 1957, forming the independent State of Ghana.
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Accra, the capital of Ghana, is a clean and organized city with a population of three million compared to other African cities. Consisting of neighboring tribal villages ruled by Ga chiefs in history, the city is known as one of the most modern cities in Africa. Accra, the commercial, industrial and cultural center of Ghana, has been the capital city since 1877. Within the city, there are two major metropolitan areas, Tema and Accra. The country's largest commercial and industrial establishments are also gathered in these two regions.
Although the weather in Accra is quite hot, dust clouds dragged by strong north winds cover the city. Harmatan winds, which cause disruptions in the airway from time to time, bring the dust they lift from the Sahara desert onto the country during the dry season of Ghana. Due to the fact that it has been under the administration of the United Kingdom for many years, the effects of British culture in its economic life, culture, customs and traditions are found in English, as is the official language and language of instruction in English. In the country, where European influence is also seen in art, most of the women wear their traditional clothes, while the men dress in the western style.
Cocoa, which is one of the leading export products in the country, accounts for 70% of exports. Although the diamond trade is prominent in the Accra region, unfortunately, this diamond and gold trade is still in the hands of the British. Among other minerals, manganese is at the forefront. Ghana, where Accra is the most important transportation hub, carries out its trade and transportation by sea. Accra Airport is the largest and most modern of the four airports in the country, where road and rail, river and sea transportation are available.
Places to visit
When it comes to places to visit in Accra, Kwame Nkrumah Monument and Kwame Nkrumah Park, Pyongyang, National Museum, National Theater and National Cultural Center, Independence Square, Holy Trinity Cathedral Church, the fishing port in the historical district of the city, Jamestown, the most famous beach of the city. Labadi Beach, Osu Castle built by the Danes in the 1600s, and the typical African traffic jam, beggars, roadside open-air restaurants and mechanics, motorcycles, and Makola Bazaar right next to the dirty buildings that changed color due to the effect of the Harmatan storm.
If you are one of those who want to have a good grasp of African and Ghanaian culture before visiting Accra, the National Museum can take the first place. The museum, which contains works reflecting the development process of the region from prehistoric times to the history of the country, is located on Barnes Street. When you add Labadi Pleasure Beach and Kokrobite Beach, 25 km from the city, to the magnificent view of Accra, known for its rainforests and rope bridges between trees, a wonderful holiday awaits you. Labadi Pleasure Beach and Kokrobite Beach, Africa's most famous and paid entrances, stand out with their activities where musicians and acrobats entertain visitors with various activities. Apart from these, it is possible to prefer CoCo Beach, which is located in the Teshie region and is quieter, and Misty Beach, between Teshie and Tema.
In the city center, you can visit the Kwame Nkrumah Monument and the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, erected in the name of Kwame Nkrumah, who liberated Ghana, and the park of the same name nearby. The Accra International Conference Centre, the largest conference venue in the country, is one of the city's major attractions. The Accra Zoo, located in the Kanda District on Independence Avenue, can be a different experience.
Food & Drink and Shopping
You can choose Buka Restaurant, a modern open-air restaurant in Osu, for local delicacies such as fufu, the Ghanaian people's favorite dish and cassava puree. Ghana's unique Palm Wine and the wine they call Pito should also be tasted. Apart from this, the gin called Akpeteshie is consumed quite a lot.
The favorite address for shopping is, of course, Makola Market. For Ghana's handicrafts, the Center for National Culture is filled with booths selling handmade artworks from all over the country.
Transport
Turkish Airlines has direct flights between Istanbul and Accra. Or, you can reach the Ivory Coast with Pegasus Airlines and reach there by land. You can reach the center from Kotoka International Airport, which is 9 km away from the city, by taxi or renting a car.
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