If you are planning for Accra travel then collect some important Facts about Accra before your start your journey there. Accra is the capital city of the west African nation, Ghana. The city is easily accessible from all corners of the world be it Middle East, America or Europe. Accra city is also the economic hub of the country. Go through the following Facts about Accra to make the most of your holiday there.
Facts on Accra City
Accra became the capital of Ghana in 1877. Presently it has a population of 1,661,400. The main local languages here are Ga, Twi, pronounced as 'ch-wee' Ewe, and Hausa. Besides, there are many other languages in the country. The co-existence of the rich and the poor can be seen in Accra. It is evident in the city's rich western looking buildings and dusty shanty areas.
Facts on Tourist Attractions
If you opt for a self-guided tour these Accra Facts will be of great help to you. A sightseeing tour of Accra must include following places in the city :
- The National Museum
- Ghana Academy of Arts and Science
- The National Archives of Ghana
- Christianborg Castle
- Independent Square
- Labadi Beach, the most beautiful beach in Accra
- Jamestown, the oldest town in the city
Facts on Transportation
Accra is well connected to most of the cities and towns in Ghana by air and road. The city's public transportation system is mainly based on taxis, which come as metered taxi, shared taxi and Tro Tro. Shared taxis follow pre-scheduled routes for pre-defined fare per passenger while metered taxis have meters to show the actual fare. Tro Tros are large vans widely used by local people for getting around in Accra.
Facts on Flights to Accra
Accra is served by Kotoka International Airport and Ghana International airlines is the premier airlines that has direct flights to various countries across the globe.
Following are the details of some of the airlines along with their destinations :
- Air Ivoire: Operational from Abidjan, Cotonou, Lome
- Afriqiyah Airways : Operates flights to Tripoli, Lome, Abidjan and Lagos
- Aero Contractors has flights to neighboring countries of Nigeria and Lagos
- Antrak Air : Operational from Tamale, Kumasi, Ougadougou
- KLM : Operational from Amsterdam
- Lufthansa : Operates flights from Frankfurt and Lagos
- Middle East Airlines : Operates flights from Abidjan, Beirut, Lagos, Kano
- North American Airlines : Operational from Baltimore, Washington, and JFK Airport in New York
So, as you set out for Accra, keep in mind these Facts about Accra for a convenient journey as well as a tour of the city.
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