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Encyclopedia > Ada, Ghana

Ada is a town in eastern Ghana, lying on the Atlantic Ocean coast east of Accra, on the estuary of the River Volta. It is known for its beaches and for water sports and consists of three widely separated settlements: Big Ada, Ada Foah and Ada Kasseh. Accra, population 1,661,400 (2001), is the capital of Ghana. ... Estuaries and coastal waters are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth, providing numerous ecological, economic, cultural, and aesthetic benefits and services. ... 90 mile beach Australia 90 mile beach Australia A beach or strand is a geological formation consisting of loose rock particles such as sand, shingle, cobble, or even shell along the shoreline of a body of water. ... Water sport most commonly refers to a sport which is played in the water. ...


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