Accra

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Accra?Southern coast of Ghana, on the Gulf of Guinea
2. How many people live in Accra?5.46 million people in the Greater Accra Region (2021)
3. How big is Accra?3,245 km² (1,253 sq mi) for the Greater Accra Region
4. What is the capital of Accra?Capital city of Ghana
5. What language do people speak in Accra?English (official), Ga, Twi, Ewe, Dagbani, and numerous other local languages
6. Why is Accra located on the coast?Its position on the Gulf of Guinea gives it direct access to maritime trade routes, helping it grow as a commercial center.

Gulf of Guinea: A large inlet of the Atlantic Ocean located off the western coast of Africa.
Colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring political control over another country and occupying it with settlers.
Urban Agglomeration: A contiguous urban area formed by the merging of cities and towns.
Decentralization: The process of transferring power and administration from a central authority to lower levels.