Airport Residential Area
District of Accra
Greater Accra Region - Ghana

University of Ghana

The University of Ghana is the oldest and largest of the thirteen Ghanaian universities and tertiary institutions. It was founded in 1948 as the University College of the Gold Coast, and was originally an affiliate college of the University of London, which supervised its academic programmes and awarded degrees. It gained full university status in 1961, and now has nearly 40,000 students.

Located at 5.65083, -0.186944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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University of Ghana, Universities and colleges in Ghana, Education in Accra, Association of Commonwealth Universities, Educational institutions established in 1948

Achimota School

Achimota School (formerly Prince of Wales College and School, Achimota, now nicknamed Motown), is a co-educational boarding school located at Achimota in Accra, Ghana. Founded in 1924 by Sir Frederick Gordon Guggisberg, Dr. James Emman Kwegyir Aggrey and Rev. Alexander (Alec) Garden Fraser the school was formally opened in 1927 by Sir Frederick, then Governor of the British Gold Coast colony.

Located at 5.62722, -0.213611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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High schools in Ghana, Education in Accra, Educational institutions established in 1927, Boarding schools in Ghana

National Museum of Ghana

The National Museum of Ghana is in the Ghanaian capital, Accra. It is the largest and oldest of the six museums under the administration of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB). The museum building was opened on 5 March 1957 as part of Ghana’s independence celebrations. The official opening was performed by Duchess of Kent, the late Princess Marina. The Museum's first Director was A.W. Lawrence.

Located at 5.55667, -0.207778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Government buildings completed in 1957, Museums in Ghana, Buildings and structures in Accra, National museums

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 5.5556, -0.202153 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Ghana Stock Exchange, Stock exchanges in Africa, Economy of Ghana, Buildings and structures in Accra, Organizations established in 1989, 1989 establishments in Ghana

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 5.55153, -0.191767 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Football venues in Ghana, Athletics (track and field) venues in Ghana, National stadiums, Sports venues in Ghana, Sport in Accra, Buildings and structures in Accra

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 5.55167, -0.191667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Stadium disasters, Human stampedes, Football in Ghana, Sport in Accra, 2001 disasters, Disasters in Ghana, 2001 in Ghana, 2001 in African sport, Police misconduct in Ghana

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 5.5543, -0.1933 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Accra, Conferences, Ghana state buildings

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 5.549, -0.193 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Accra, Triumphal arches, Monuments and memorials in Ghana, Ghana state buildings

Liberation Day Monument

Liberation Day monument is a monument in Accra, Ghana. It stands in honour of several veterans of the Burma campaign, during the Second World War, in which they fought for the British Empire. After returning to Ghana, some protested peacefully and were en route to the Christiansborg Castle, the seat of government, when they were shot to death.

Located at 5.55, -0.19 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Accra, Monuments and memorials in Ghana

Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School

Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School (popularly referred to as PRESEC) is a prestigious all-male academic institution founded in 1938. It was originally located at Odumase - Krobo in the Eastern Region of Ghana. It was started as a secondary school for boys by the Presbyterian Church of Ghana.

Located at 5.66333, -0.174444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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High schools in Ghana, Education in Accra, Presbyterian schools, Educational institutions established in 1938, Boys' schools in Ghana, Boarding schools in Ghana, Christian schools in Ghana

Osu Castle

Osu Castle, also known as Fort Christiansborg or simply the Castle, is a castle located in Osu, Accra, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean's Gulf of Guinea. The first substantial fort was built by the Danish in the 1660s, though the castle has changed hands between Denmark, Portugal, the Akwamu, Britain, and finally post-Independence Ghana, and was rebuilt numerous times.

Located at 5.54694, -0.1825 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1660s architecture, Castles in Ghana, Government of Ghana, Former Danish colonies

Golden Jubilee House

Flagstaff House is a presidential palace in Accra which previously served as a residence and office to the President of Ghana. The current seat of the government of Ghana is the Osu Castle. Flagstaff house was reconstructed and inaugurated with the name Golden Jubilee House in November 2008 when construction was about 70% - 80% completed.

Located at 5.57975, -0.188472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Government of Ghana, Presidential palaces, Houses completed in 2008, Buildings and structures in Accra, Ghana state buildings

Akuafo Hall

Akuafo Hall otherwise referred to as the Hall of Excellence is the second Hall of residence to be established in the University College of the Gold Coast now University of Ghana. The Hall has its own statutes governing the administration of its affairs while the affairs of students are organized and supervised by Executives of the Junior Common Room.

Located at 5.64944, -0.185556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Halls of residences in the University of Ghana, 1955 establishments

Black Star Square

Black Star Square, part of the Black Star Gate, is a public square in Accra, Ghana. Nearby is Accra Sports Stadium and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. The Black Star Square is a site for Ghana`s Independence Day parades (every 6th of March) and national festivals. Every visitor is free to take pictures of buildings (including the "Black Star Gate"), but might not be permitted for close up "shots" of the "Independence Arch".

Located at 5.5476, -0.1926 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Squares in Ghana, National squares

High Commission of Nigeria, Accra

The Nigerian High Commission in Accra is the primary diplomatic mission of Nigeria in Ghana. It is on Joseph Broz Tito Avenue in Accra. The previous High Commissioner was former Senator for Lagos Central Musiliu Olatunde Obanikoro, appointed by President Umaru Yar'Adua in May 2008. The High Commissioner in 2012 is Hon. Ademola Oluseyi Onafowokan.

Located at 5.57361, -0.183611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Diplomatic missions in Accra, Diplomatic missions of Nigeria, Ghana–Nigeria relations

Azumah Nelson Sports Complex

Azumah Nelson Sports Complex, also known as Kaneshie Complex, is a multi-use stadium in Accra, Ghana. The stadium was originally built during the era of the Supreme Military Council under General Acheampong in the 1970s. It was used mostly for football matches, on club level by Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Great Olympics of the Ghana Premier League while the Ohene Djan Stadium was being re-built in 2007. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000 spectators. It is named after Azumah Nelson.

Located at 5.57516, -0.225434 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in Ghana, Accra

Tetteh Quarshie Interchange

The Tetteh Quarshie Interchange is a cloverleaf interchange carrying a six-lane motorway that links the Liberation Road from 37 military hospital to the Pantang junction through Madina in Accra, Ghana. The interchange was commissioned for vehicular use on 27 February 2005 by then president of Ghana, John Kufour.

Located at 5.62278, -0.176111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Roads in Ghana

Ako Adjei Interchange

The Ako-Adjei Interchange is a flyover in Accra, Ghana. Until 2005 it was known as the Sankara Interchange. The construction of interchange started in September 1997 and ended in December 1999. It was constructed during the Jerry Rawlings administration and was the first interchange to be built in Ghana.

Located at 5.57194, -0.190278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Accra, Roads in Ghana

Zenith University College

Zenith University College is a privately owned university in Ghana established in December 2001. At first Zenith was a tutorial college for some foreign universities. Zenith opened as a tertiary educational institution in November 2005, and is accredited to offer diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Ghana.

Located at 5.57272, -0.14367 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Universities and colleges in Ghana, Educational institutions established in 2001

Maamobi

Maamobi is a town in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The town is known for the Accra Girls Secondary School. The school is a second cycle institution.

Located at 5.58333, -0.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in the Greater Accra Region

Ghana School of Law

The Ghana School of Law (GSL) is an educational institution in Ghana for training lawyers. The school is only one that provides training for law graduates in the Barrister at Law program. The Professional Law Course is designed for Law Graduates who have obtain an LLB degree. On completion of this course the graduate is qualified to practice law in Ghana.

Located at 5.55561, -0.196327 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Universities and colleges in Ghana, Educational institutions established in 1958

Nima (town)

Nima is a residential town in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The town is popular because of its market - the Nima market.

Located at 5.58333, -0.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in Ghana

Open University of West Africa

Open University of West Africa or OUWA is an open university established in Accra, Ghana, with a vision to end born-into poverty in West Africa. The University was founded in January, 2012 by John Roberts and Patrick Steele, co-founders of Heal the World Inc, following an earlier trip to Africa embarked upon by the former, were he came into contact with underprivileged schools.

Located at 5.5586, -0.1718 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Schools in Ghana, Universities and colleges in Ghana, Education in Accra, Educational institutions established in 2012, 2012 establishments in Ghana

Accra High School

Accra High School is a secondary school located in Accra, Ghana in West Africa.

Located at 5.56667, -0.199722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Education in Accra, Educational institutions established in 1923, High schools in Ghana

Trashy Bags

Trashy Bags is a Ghanaian non-governmental organization which recycles plastic waste into reusable shopping bags, fashion accessories, school supplies, and other products. It was founded in 2007 and has facilities in Accra. The company employs over sixty Ghanaian workers to collect, clean and stitch plastic trash in the form of sachets that contained water and other beverages.

Located at 5.63432, -0.223192 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Non-governmental organizations of Africa, Organizations established in 2007, Social enterprises, Recycling organisations, Companies of Ghana, Accra