During the years through , the British waged a war against the inland Asante Empire. British victory in the conflict confirmed their supremacy in the area and the Gold Coast Colony was officially established. In , the colonial capital was moved from the traditional center of British power at Cape Coast to Accra. Throughout the colonial era, Accra maintained its importance as a center for trade. During the Second World War , Accra became a crucial link in the Allied transportation network between the European and East Asian regions of conflict.
To accommodate this transportation, the airport was significantly expanded to meet the needs of the increased air traffic. After the war, Accra became a flashpoint for anti-colonial sentiment when a group of veterans, unhappy with their treatment, marched on the seat of government at Christiansborg Castle.
The protesters were fired upon by the police and three died. This triggered a wave of riots expressing dissatisfaction with colonial rule and further fostered nationalist sentiment. Accra is the capita l of the African country of Ghana.
Acraa is the gateway of Ghana to the world. One of the most modern cities of Africa, Accra is the trade, industry and cultural center of Ghana. The word Accra is derived from Nkran. Nkran means ants. Accra took this name from the numerous, hump-shaped anthill around. Located on the banks of the Gulf of Guinea , Accra is also an important commercial center.
Accra is generally located in a flat area. When the Portuguese first settled on the shore of Ghana in , they took over management in the Accra region. Later, the Europeans the British, the Danish and the Dutch built many castles in Accra and turned Accra into a commercial center.
By the mids, the Dutch and the Danish left the region and the dominance in the region was left to the British. In , Accra became the capital of the British Gold Coast colony. In , a city council was established to improve the city. After the war, Accra marched into a government seat at Christiansborg Castle, a group of veterans not satisfied with the British, and sparked anti-colonial feelings in the country. The demonstrators were fired by the police and those who died in these protests.
In an emergency, visitors should contact Police on , and follow the advice of emergency services. You can drive in Ghana using an International Driving Permit or a local driving licence.
A UK driving licence is not valid. You should carry your driving licence or International Driving Permit with you at all times when driving. An International Driving Permit is usually valid for a year and it cannot be renewed in Ghana. Roads can be in a poor condition, particularly in rural areas.
Street lighting is poor or non-existent. Avoid travelling by road outside the main towns after dark, when the risk of serious road accidents is much greater, and there is a heightened risk of attacks on vehicles see Crime section. Grass or leaves strewn in the road often means an accident or other hazard ahead. If you choose to drive at night be aware of impromptu police checkpoints.
Do not give cash to the police. Safety standards of taxi services in Ghana are often low. If you travel by taxi, we recommend you use licensed taxis only, making sure to check driver IDs and the vehicle condition before you travel.
Avoid travelling alone in taxis after dark. Driver training and vehicles standards will vary from those expected from similar service providers in the UK, and app-based safety features are rarely monitored centrally.
However, the International Air Transport Association publishes a list of registered airlines that have been audited and found to meet a number of operational safety standards and recommended practices.
This list is not exhaustive and the absence of an airline from this list does not necessarily mean that it is unsafe. A list of recent incidents and accidents can be found on the website of the Aviation Safety network. In the International Civil Aviation Organisation carried out an audit of the level of implementation of the critical elements of safety oversight in Ghana.
Be vigilant and take appropriate precautions. Swimming is dangerous on the beaches along the southern coast of Ghana due to rip tides and undertows. There are periodic reports of fatalities, including adults and children. To help us improve GOV. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Cookies on GOV. UK We use some essential cookies to make this website work. Accept additional cookies Reject additional cookies View cookies.
Hide this message. Home Passports, travel and living abroad Travel abroad Foreign travel advice. Foreign travel advice Ghana. Safety and security Political situation Demonstrations in the capital Accra are normally well policed and peaceful, but sometimes they occur at short notice and can cause disruption.
Crime Most visits to Ghana are trouble free, but criminal activity does occur and can range from incidents of petty crime to violent crime.
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