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Accra CentralAccra Central is the busiest section of the city wheremany national monuments, headquarters of publicand corporate organisations are located. The famousMakola Market is located here. One can bargain forlocal and foreign merchandise at lower prices at thispopular market. Close to the Makola Market is thegiant effigy of Tackie Tawiah I, the twentieth Kingof the Ga State which gives a panoramic view ofRawlings Park and the modern and classical buildingsthat have been erected across the centuries.The Accra High Street, which connects theIndependence Arch through the Supreme Courtbuilding, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park andthe Bank of Ghana to Ga Mashie and older parts ofthe city is within a walking distance from the MakolaMarket.LIVING IN ACCRAAccra is one of Africa’s liveliest cities. The cityprovides a vibrant setting for commerce, educationand tourism. Aside Ghanaian students, the city ishome to students from over 40 African countrieswho are pursuing secondary and tertiary education.Many students choose to study in Accra not onlybecause of the region’s respected educationtradition, but also because there are a lot ofnetworking opportunities and social activities thatsuit all tastes. Besides, it is an ideal starting pointfor travelling to other parts of Ghana or furtherabroad.www.ug.edu.gh 14