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Accra __ Encyclopedic article with many links to related materials. - From Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accra

Accra Daily Mail __ Online newspaper. - illustrated - from accra-mail.com - http://www.accra-mail.com/ 

Accra Fast Facts __ Fast facts you need to know before traveling to Accra. - From worldroom.com - http://www.worldroom.com/pages/cg_accra/fastfacts/accra_fastfacts.phtml 

Accra, Ghana __ A brief look at the history of the city. - From thinkquest.org - http://library.thinkquest.org/16645/the_people/cw_accra.shtml

Accra, Ghana Photo Gallery by Brian McMorrow at pbase.com __ Online collection of click-to-enlarge photos. - illustrated - From pbase.com - http://www.pbase.com/bmcmorrow/accra/
 
Accra Map, Map of Accra __ "Here you will find a treasure of information with regard to map of Accra as well as a wealth of information on the subject of Accra maps." - From infohub.com - http://www.infohub.com/Maps/accra_map_353.html

 

Accra Photos __ Here are a dozen galleries of click-to-enlarge photos pf Accra along with a few hundred pictures of Accra as individual posts. - illustrated - From pbase.com - http://search.pbase.com/search?q=Accra

Accra pictures __ You will find several pages of excellent click-to-enlarge pictures of Accra, Ghana. - illustrated - From Yahoo.com - http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-485085-accra_vacations-i-action-pictures-tgphotoid-575126 
 
Accra Transportation __ "Getting around Accra, Ghana. Walking, driving, airport transport, taxi, and Accra public transportation tips. Get real advice from real travelers and Accra ..." - illustrated - From virtualtourist.com/ - http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Ghana/Greater_Accra_Region/Accra-2039506/Transportation-Accra-BR-1.html 



AllRefer.com - Accra, Ghana (Ghanan Political Geography) __ A 'social studies' type overview of Accra. "Accra[ukrA´, ak´ru]...city (1984 pop. 867,459), capital of Ghana, a port on the Gulf of Guinea. It is Ghana's largest city and its administrative, communications, and economic center." - From AllRefer.com - http://reference.allrefer.com/encyclopedia/A/Accra.html

Economy of Accra __ You will find resources and articles about the economy of Accra. - illustrated - From macalester.edu - http://www.macalester.edu/geography/courses/geog261/eskidmore/economy.htm

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Ghana: Cities->Accra __ A good overview of the city and its history. "The dusty roads that lead into Central Accra are lined with open-fronted shacks and stands selling everything from cooked food, trousers and haircuts, electrical goods, or cast iron gates. Most have colourful headboards advertising the name of the shop." You will find lifestyle vignettes such as that along with maps and photos. - illustrated - From ghanaweb.com - http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/geography/accra.php

Greater Accra Photos __ Galleries of click-to-enlarge photos of Accra. - illustrated - From trekearth.com - http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Africa/Ghana/South/Greater_Accra/

 

Greater Accra Region __ "Accra stretches along the Atlantic Coast and north into the interior. It was originally built around the port. Its architecture ranges from large and elegant 19th Century colonial buildings to skyscrapers and apartment blocks made of concrete, glass and steel in the 1970s." A good overview of the city of Accra including history, culture, economy and more. - illustrated - From ghanaweb.com - http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/geography/accra.php 
 
History of Accra __ "Accra was first settled at the end of the sixteenth century when the Ga people migrated there after leaving their previous settlement at Ayawso, ten miles north of Accra. This site proved to be advantageous for the Ga people as it removed them from their rivals, the Akwamus people, who were a menace at Ayawso. Also, the site also enabled the Ga people to engage in trade with the Europeans who had built forts nearby, the most important of these being the fort at James Fort and the Ussher Fort." You will find a good look at Accra history with maps and more. - illustrated - From Macalester College - http://www.macalester.edu/geography/courses/geog261/eskidmore/history.htm

 

National Museum Accra, Ghana __ A brief overview of the museum and its history. There are no online exhibits. - From Ghana Museums and Monuments Board - http://www.geocities.com/gmmbacc/ 

Travel in Accra Ghana History __ "Accra was founded in the 15th century by Ga settlers, who began a profitable trade with the Portuguese in the 16th century. A thriving trade in slaves, gold, and palm oil followed into the next few centuries, and the Ga's trading partners expanded to include the Danish, Dutch, and the British." You will find a good historical review. - illustrated - From africatravelling.net - http://www.africatravelling.net/ghana/accra/accra_history.htm 

Urban Cultivation in Accra __ Learn the pros and cons of urban farming in the city of Accra - cityfarmer.org - http://www.cityfarmer.org/AccraRaymond.html 

 
 

 

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