Greater Accra Region

Capital of Ghana Accra

Accra the capital of Ghana it’s the adminitrative capital of the Greater Accra Region. Although it’s the smallest region in Ghana, it’s the most populated and contains two metropolitan areas Accra and Tema. Tema is the county’s major commercial and industrial centre. Accra has been the capital of Ghana since 1877, after the British colonists moved it from Cape Coast. It boasts a great number of hotels, nightclubs &  international restaurants. Also a wide variety of museums reflecting the country’s history. The indigenous population of Accra are the Ga people. Ga is widely spoken in the Greater Accra Region, for information on the dialect & the basic words the Rev. Peter Addo’s website contains the basic words of the dialect.

Places to visit in Accra

Independence Square and Independence Arch

The Independence Square is a place where you can go and enjoy the atmosphere. The square celebrates Ghanaian independence from Britain in 1957 with an arch that reads “Freedom & Justice, AD 1957.” It is open to public at all times for anyone who wants to visit it or just spend some time relaxing there.

Location: Victoriaborg district (Central Accra)

Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s Mausoleum

Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah, is best remembered for his work in Ghanaian politics. His Mausoleum pays homage to the man who has had such a great impact on our nation and its people – both during his time as President of Ghana from 1957-1966 and internationally after founding the Organization of African Unity (OAU) with other former heads of state. Visitors can find photos depicting important moments in Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s life like receiving an honorary doctorate degree at Lincoln University located just outside Philadelphia; being hosted by U Thant when he was Secretary General United Nations; meeting Martin Luther King Jr.; signing agreements establishing relationships between France & Germany ; getting married to his wife Fathia

Location: Victoriaborg district (Central Accra)

Opening Hours & Entry Prices: Monday-Sunday, 9am-6pm

Ghanaian        Non-Ghanaian

Adults:   2 Cedis              6 Cedis

Students: 2 Cedis            2 Cedis

National Museum

The National Museum of Ghana is a collection that ranges from prehistoric to modern times. Inlcluding designs and pieces made by the various tribes in Ghana–from shapemarks to pottery, cloths paintings, carvings, masks and sculptures.

Location: Adabraka

Opening Hours & Entry Prices: Monday-Sunday, 9am-4.30 pm

Ghanaian                   Non-Ghanaian

Adult             2 Cedis                        7 Cedis

Student         0.50 GHp                   5.60 Cedis

Children        Free                              3 Cedis

Photo cameras: 2 Cedis. Video cameras not allowed.