Accra
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Accra is the capital of Ghana.
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Understand
Accra has a population of 1,661,400 (in 2001).
In 1877 Accra became the capital of the British Gold Coast colony.
Get in
Kotoka International Airport is a major hub, with many internal connections.
Get around
By foot. Accra is relatively safe to walk around during the day. Watch out for open sewers, automobiles, wandering livestock (even in the city) when walking the streets.
By Tro Tro. TroTros are very crowded and dilapidated private vans that act as the city's public transit system. TroTros travel along a well known routes in the city, and stop at various points along the way (some stops have signs, others don't). As a TroTro approaches a stop, a "mate" (the driver's assistant) will usually yell out the side of the window where the TroTro is going.
Get on board the TroTro and tell the mate where you are going. He will eventually ask you for money -- the rate will depend on how far you are going.. Ususually the mates are honest about how much a trip costs.
By Taxi. To flag a taxi wave your arm with your finger pointed down to the ground. On a busy street you will have many taxis driving past trying to offer you their service. There are no meters on Ghanaian taxis. You must negotiate how much you are willing to pay before you start the trip. Try to ask someone local how much a trip to a certain location usually costs.
Metered Taxi. There are some taxis with meters in them. They are generally more expensive, but you can be a little more sure about how much they will cost.
See
- the national museum
- the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences
- the National Archives of Ghana
- Ghana's central library
- Christianborg Castle, built in the 17th century by the Danes
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