West Ridge, Accra
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West Ridge is a district of Accra
, Ghana
bounded to the south by Kinbu Gardens. Barnes Road serves as the district's western boundary, while the Independence Avenue/Liberation Avenue is the eastern boundary. Castle Road separates West Ridge from the northern district of North Ridge
. The Accra branch of the British Council is located in West Ridge off Liberia Road.
Originally planned as a neighborhood for civil servants and businessmen in the colonial era, West Ridge is gradually being transformed into a commercial district. Among the new office towers cited in the district are the Heritage Tower, Ridge Tower, and Cedi House. A new Movenpick Ambassador Hotel is currently under construction in West Ridge to complement the pre-existing French Novotel hotel to cater to the business clientele.
The area of West Ridge, North Ridge
, and East Ridge
is collectively referred to as "The Ridge." This area is populated by several major embassies, including those of Germany and the United Kingdom. In addition, several of Accra’s upmarket hotels, and several Ghanaian administrative offices are located in this district.
Accra
Accra is the capital and largest city of Ghana, with an urban population of 1,658,937 according to the 2000 census. Accra is also the capital of the Greater Accra Region and of the Accra Metropolitan District, with which it is coterminous...
, Ghana
Ghana
Ghana , officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south...
bounded to the south by Kinbu Gardens. Barnes Road serves as the district's western boundary, while the Independence Avenue/Liberation Avenue is the eastern boundary. Castle Road separates West Ridge from the northern district of North Ridge
North Ridge, Accra
North Ridge is a district of Accra, Ghana bounded to the south by Castle Road. The Kanda highway serves as the district's western boundary, while the Independence Avenue/Liberation Avenue is the eastern boundary. The Ring road separates North Ridge from the northern district of Kanda. The...
. The Accra branch of the British Council is located in West Ridge off Liberia Road.
Originally planned as a neighborhood for civil servants and businessmen in the colonial era, West Ridge is gradually being transformed into a commercial district. Among the new office towers cited in the district are the Heritage Tower, Ridge Tower, and Cedi House. A new Movenpick Ambassador Hotel is currently under construction in West Ridge to complement the pre-existing French Novotel hotel to cater to the business clientele.
The area of West Ridge, North Ridge
North Ridge, Accra
North Ridge is a district of Accra, Ghana bounded to the south by Castle Road. The Kanda highway serves as the district's western boundary, while the Independence Avenue/Liberation Avenue is the eastern boundary. The Ring road separates North Ridge from the northern district of Kanda. The...
, and East Ridge
East Ridge, Accra
East Ridge is a district of Accra, Ghana bounded to the south and East by Sir Charles Quist Street. Independence Avenue serves as the district's western boundary...
is collectively referred to as "The Ridge." This area is populated by several major embassies, including those of Germany and the United Kingdom. In addition, several of Accra’s upmarket hotels, and several Ghanaian administrative offices are located in this district.