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Delve into Accra in Ghana
Accra in the region of Greater Accra with its 1,963,264 residents is a city in Ghana and is the capital of this country.
Current time in Accra is now 01:19 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Accra " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Abidjan, Wiaboman, Teshie, Sekondi-Takoradi, and Nungua. While being here, make sure to check out Abidjan . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Accra ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Nsawam Road - Kwame Nkrumah Road, Accra, Ghana - May 2010
This clip was filmed from my car (which I recently bought in Accra), and my girlfriend Gina filming. We had just left the North Industrial Area (Kaneshie), where I go a lot, because I need to get supp ..
Leaving Accra By Train
Ghana has dismisssed its whole rail network with the exception of a few kilometers from Accra to Nsawam and around Takoradi. It is very relaxing to travel with the 10's train across the Accra peripher ..
ICGC Greater Works 2012 Bishop Bismark - God Will Change His Mind
Solomon built temples for the foreign gods of his wives descent and worshiped them but Hezekiah destroyed these high places when he ascended the throne and re-introduced worship of the true God of Isr ..
Prez. Mills makes his final journey home
The final journey of President Mills ... Solemn moment ..
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Accra International Conference Centre
The Accra International Conference Centre is an events venue in Accra, Ghana. Other venues include the Ghana Trade Fair and the National Theatre, but the Conference Centre is more popular due to it being significantly larger than the National Theatre, and at the same time smaller than the Ghana Trade Fair Centre (which was built to host pan-African events).
Located at 5.55 -0.19 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Ghana Stock Exchange
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is the principal stock exchange of Ghana. The exchange was incorporated in July 1989 with trading commencing in 1990. It currently has around 36 listed companies and 2 corporate bonds. All types of securities can be listed. Criteria for listing include capital adequacy, profitability, spread of shares, years of existence and management efficiency. The GSE is located in Accra.
Located at 5.56 -0.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Accra Sports Stadium disaster
The Accra Sports Stadium disaster occurred at the Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana on May 9, 2001. It took the lives of 127 people, making it the worst stadium disaster to have ever taken place in Africa. It occurred during a match between Ghana's two most successful football teams, Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club and Asante Kotoko. Trouble had been anticipated, and extra security measures had been taken.
Located at 5.55 -0.19 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Accra Sports Stadium
Accra Sports Stadium is a multi-use, 40,000 all-seater stadium in Accra, Ghana, mostly used for association football matches. Originally known as the Accra Sports Stadium, the stadium was renamed after Ohene Djan, the country's first Director of Sports, in 2004. Its renaming was quite controversial and opposed by many in Accra's community. There has been ongoing controversy about the name of the stadium.
Located at 5.55 -0.19 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Independence Arch (Accra)
The Independence Arch, part of the Independence Square with the shown Black Star Gate (also called Independence Gate), in Accra, Ghana, inscribed with the words "Freedom and Justice, AD 1957", commemorates the independence of Ghana, a first for Sub Saharan Africa. It contains monuments to Ghana's independence struggle, including the Independence Arch, Independence Square, and the Liberation Day Monument.
Located at 5.55 -0.19 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
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