Fun facts about Accra
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The word Accra is derived from the Akan word Nkran meaning 'ants', specifically referring to soldier ants.
Accra
Ghana
Accra 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.
From the “Etymology” section
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Accra was not the most prominent trading center initially; the trading hubs were the ports at Ada and Prampram.
Accra
Ghana
Accra 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.
From the “History” section
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Accra is vulnerable to climate change and sea level rise, with increasing pressure on its coastal areas.
Accra
Ghana
Accra 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.
From the “Geography” section
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Accra has a taxi network where most taxis lack a meter system, requiring price negotiation between passengers and drivers.
Accra
Ghana
Accra 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.
From the “Transportation” section
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In October 2022, Accra was named by UNESCO as World Book Capital for 2023.
Accra
Ghana
Accra 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.
From the “UNESCO World Book” section
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