Here are 20 quick facts about the capital of Ghana
The capital of Ghana is Accra. This city is also the major town in the Greater Accra Region and in its metropolis. Here are some 20 interesting facts and data about this settlement.
Accra lies on coordinates: 5°33′N 0°12′W
There are 6 sub metros in the metropolis: Okaikwei, Ablekuma, Osu Klottey, Ayawaso, Keteke, , Kpeshie.
Area code is 030
The address prefixes are GL, GZ and GA
Total area is 225.7 km²
City color is green and blue
Sited on an elevation of 61 m
Time zone is UTC+0
Flag colors are red, gold, green and black
First settlement was in the 15th century
Upgraded from town to city in 1898
Weather is tropical savanna
Accra emerged from three coastal settlement - Osu, Ussher Town and JamesTown
The city had trading activities with the Portugu...