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Lawra

Coordinates: 10°39′N 2°52′W / 10.650°N 2.867°W / 10.650; -2.867
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Lawra
District Capital
Lawra is located in Ghana
Lawra
Lawra
Location of Lawra in Upper West region
Coordinates: 10°39′N 2°52′W / 10.650°N 2.867°W / 10.650; -2.867
RegionUpper West Region
DistrictLawra District
Population
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 • Total—

Lawra is a small town and is the capital of Lawra district, a district in the Upper West Region of north Ghana.[1]

History

The town was an administrative centre for the historic British empire. The ruins of a large mansion from the empire still, rather incongruously, remain. It is now the district capital of Lawra District.[1] [dead link]

Tourism

Lawra is known for its musical instrument manufacture, and for the Kobine harvest festival with important dancing and musical events.[1] [dead link]

References

  1. ^ a b c Lawra District Archived May 11, 2012, at the Wayback Machine

External links

10°39′N 2°52′W / 10.650°N 2.867°W / 10.650; -2.867

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