It’s home to the Algerian, Russian, American, Chinese, Hungarian, Norwegian, Mexican, and Bulgarian embassies, as well as the high commissions of Australia, Sierra Leone, and the European Union.
Cantonment is a relatively safe and secure area, and the presence of the Ghana Police Headquarters in Cantonment provides an added layer of security to the area, making it even safer for residents and visitors.
The Cantonments area was intended to become a military quarter under the British Colonial government on the Gold Coast, now Ghana. However, it was upgraded to become a modern, planned residential settlement. The wealthy, academics, or representatives of the government frequently reside in the area's homes.
Cantonments, Accra
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