Cantonments, Accra

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Cantonments, Accra is a middle-income suburb in Accra, Ghana.

[edit] Overview

The Cantonments area was intended to become a Military quarters under the British Colonial government, in the Gold Coast, now Ghana.

However, it was upgraded to become a modern planned residential settlement. Much of the homes in the area consists of 3/4 bedrooms and are often occupied by middle-income, academics or government officials.^[1]

Also, many Diplomatic Missions in the country are located in the Cantonments area. These diplomatic missions include the U.S. Embassy.

[edit] Schools

The following schools are situated in Cantonments, Accra.

• New Horizon Special School
• Ghana International School

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