Accra, Ghana

Learn More At http://www.localnewsdigest.com/accra_ghana_news.php Accra is the economic capital of Ghana. The city contains the head offices of all of the large banks and trading firms, the insurance agencies, the electricity corporation, the general post office, the large open markets to which most of the food supply comes, and the Accra Central Library.

In addition to the forts, important buildings include the Korle Bu General Hospital, which also houses the Ghana Medical School; the Holy Spirit (Roman Catholic), Holy Trinity (Anglican), and Methodist cathedrals; the national archives; and the national museum.

Also located in the city are the offices of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences. The University of Ghana (1948) is located at Legon, to the north. In addition, there are a football (soccer) stadium and a race course in the city. Independence Arch, in Black Star Square, is used for ceremonial parades.

Accra has well-paved roads and a good municipal bus service. A transportation hub, the city is also connected by rail to Kumasi, in the interior, and to the port city of Tema, 17 miles (27 km) to the east, which has taken over Accras port function. Accra is the site of Kotoka International Airport. The citys chief manufactures are processed food, lumber, and textiles.

Other Major Cities:

Kumasi
Tamale
Takoradi
Ashiaman
Tema
Obuasi
Sekondi
Koforidua
Cape Coast
Madina

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