Accra, population 1,970,400 (2005), is the capital of Ghana. It is Ghana's largest city and its administrative, communications, and economic centre. The primary economic activities are financial and government services, communications, construction, transport and agriculture (particularly fishing). Over 70% of Ghana's manufacturing capacity is located within the capital area [1] Accra is located at 5°30' North, 0°10' West (5.5, -0.1667) [2] and sits near the Greenwich Meridian in the Accra Metropolitan Area, in the Greater Accra Region.