Independence Square, Accra

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Independence Square in Accra is a major ceremonial public square in Ghana, known for hosting national parades and events commemorating the country’s independence.

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Independence Square, Accra canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf ceremonial square
public square
alsoKnownAs Black Star Square NERFINISHED
associatedWith Kwame Nkrumah’s leadership
Pan-Africanism
capacity over 30,000 people
city Accra NERFINISHED
commissionedBy Kwame Nkrumah NERFINISHED
constructionPeriod late 1950s to early 1960s
continent Africa
country Ghana
dedicatedTo Ghana’s independence from British colonial rule
designedFor large-scale outdoor ceremonies
governedBy Government of Ghana NERFINISHED
hasLandmark Black Star monument NERFINISHED
hasPart Black Star Gate NERFINISHED
Independence Arch NERFINISHED
open parade ground
stands for spectators
hasViewOf Atlantic Ocean
heritageStatus major national monument of Ghana
hostsEvent Ghana Independence Day parade NERFINISHED
Republic Day celebrations
state funerals (occasionally)
inception 1961
locatedIn Accra NERFINISHED
Atlantic coast of Ghana NERFINISHED
Greater Accra Region NERFINISHED
West Africa NERFINISHED
namedAfter Ghanaian independence
near Accra Sports Stadium NERFINISHED
Gulf of Guinea NERFINISHED
Osu Castle NERFINISHED
openedOnOccasionOf visit of Queen Elizabeth II in 1961
ownedBy Government of Ghana NERFINISHED
region Greater Accra Region NERFINISHED
symbolizes Ghanaian sovereignty
freedom
national unity
tourismAttraction yes
usedFor independence anniversary celebrations
military parades
national parades
political rallies
public gatherings
state ceremonies

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Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park locatedNear Independence Square, Accra
Osu Castle near Independence Square, Accra