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Accra at a glance

Country: Ghana
Airports: Kotoka International (ACC)
Search code: ACC
Money: Ghanaian cedi (GHS)

Discover Accra

Ghana's friendly capital: beaches, buzzing markets, highlife music and the history of Africa's first independence movement south of the Sahara.

What it's called

Nkranits Akan name
Ga Mashiethe old Ga town at its heart
Gateway to Ghanathe capital and main airport

Things to do in Accra

History

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

Honoring Ghana's first president and leader of independence.

Culture

Jamestown

An old fishing quarter with a lighthouse and colorful murals.

Day trip

Cape Coast Castle

A powerful UNESCO site on the history of the slave trade, about 3 hours away.

Landmark

Independence Square

Black Star Gate, one of the largest public squares in the world.

About Ghana

Ghana is a West African country on the Gulf of Guinea, known for its warm welcome. In 1957 it became one of the first African countries to win independence, and it is one of the region's most stable democracies.

CapitalAccra
MoneyGhanaian cedi (GHS)
LanguageEnglish, plus Twi, Ga and other local languages

Economy

One of Africa's top gold producers and one of the world's biggest cocoa growers, so Ghanaian cocoa ends up in chocolate everywhere. Oil, tech start-ups in Accra and tourism, especially from the African diaspora, are growing.

Culture

Known for kente cloth, highlife and Afrobeats music, drumming and colorful festivals. 'Akwaaba' means welcome, and the Year of Return in 2019 drew diaspora visitors from around the world.

Places to visit

Cape Coast and Elminahistoric castles on the coast
Kakum National Parka canopy walkway above the rainforest
Kumasithe heart of the Ashanti kingdom
Mole National Parkelephants on the savanna
Wli Waterfallsone of West Africa's tallest falls

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Why Ghana is worth it for you

English is officialEasy to talk, read and get around.
Peaceful and friendlyA stable country with a famous welcome.
Heritage tripsPowerful history for visitors with African roots.
Beaches and festivalsPalm-lined coast, live music and big festivals every December.

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Places worth adding to your trip, from Accra or on another visit.

Nature

Kakum National Park

A canopy walkway high above the rainforest.

Culture

Kumasi

Heart of the Ashanti kingdom, with Manhyia Palace and kente weavers nearby.

Eat like a local

Jollof riceGhana's version, in friendly rivalry with Nigeria's.
Banku and tilapiaFermented corn dough with grilled fish.
KeleweleSpicy fried plantain.

The story of Accra

The Ga people founded Accra in the 1500s. European forts lined the coast during the trade in gold and enslaved people. Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African country to win independence from colonial rule, in 1957.

Ghana through history

1482
The Portuguese build Elmina Castle on the coast.
1700s
The Ashanti Empire rises, famous for gold and kente cloth.
1877
Accra becomes the capital of the British Gold Coast.
1957
Ghana wins independence on March 6, led by Kwame Nkrumah.
1960
Ghana becomes a republic.

Good to know

Best time to go: November to March is dry, with the Harmattan wind bringing haze from December.
Getting around: Ride-hailing apps and taxis; trotros (minibuses) are the local way.
Language: English, plus Twi, Ga and other local languages

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Flights to Accra

Atlanta → AccraATL – ACC · about 9,130 km London → AccraLON – ACC · about 5,100 km

Flights from Accra

Accra → AtlantaACC – ATL · about 9,130 km Accra → LondonACC – LON · about 5,100 km

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Questions about Accra

Which airports serve Accra?

Kotoka International (ACC). Search code: ACC.

What currency is used in Accra?

Ghanaian cedi (GHS).

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