Accra –the capital of Ghana - is located on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea in the south-east part of the country. The population of the city is about 949000 inhabitants. Long before the arrival of Europeans here the native tribe Gа lived. In the XVth century on the shore Portuguese’s have landed, and during two next centuries this territory was a subject of disputes between Denmark, Netherlands and the Great Britain. To strengthen its position, each side began to build on the shore the forts. Around two strong fortresses - English Ater-fort and Danish lock Christiansburg (or the Wasp) – Accra emerged. In the city these old quarters to the present day were saved. In the XIXth century the Great Britain started consolidation of the possessions from Western Africa and has redeemed at rivals of their fortresses. Evolved around of them city has soon become a large shopping center. In 1876-1957 it was a residence of colonial authorities of the Golden Coast. Accra has become the capital of Ghana in 1957 when country has received independence. The largest city of country, Accra also is it’s administrative, trade, industrial and transport knot. The international airport of Accra serves to national airline traffic. Railways connect the city with the other regions of country, and also with a nearby Theme - the abyssal port of capital constructed in 1962. In Accra oil refining, textile, alimentary, metal-cutting, machine-building, wood-manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries are developed. Many inhabitants are engaged in handicraft jeweler production, sale of fruits and vegetables in the streets of city. Here there is a big market of diamonds and cocoa - legumes. The city was, basically, planned in 1920th years and since then spread and broadened fast. Accra today is a combination of modern, colonial and traditional African architecture. Danish palace Christiansburg of the XVIIth century is a residence of the chief of state. In Accra the university is opened, the Academy of sciences, some technical colleges and research institutes work.