ACCRA, GHANA
Ghana is Africa’s
fastest growing economy and has developed a remarkable degree of stability. The
West African nation’s growth rate exceed 10 percent in 2012, and it’s projected
to remain relatively high for the next few years. The government of Ghana has
been demonstrating a commitment to investing proceeds into the country’s social
and physical infrastructure, increasing the overall livability in the nation.
Ghana’s capital city,
Accra, is a sophisticated urban area, with a full range of restaurants, bars,
nightclubs, and increasingly, shopping malls. There are many affluent areas,
including East Legon—the location of the city’s only traditional shopping
complex, Accra Mall.
Another popular option
is Osu, locally referred to as “Oxford Street,” where many go to shop and hang
out. The downtown area has seen much development over the last decade and the
range of serviced high-rise apartments makes it an easy location to set up home
quickly.
In addition to being a
wonderful urban home for roughly 20 percent of Ghana’s 20 million total
population, Accra has become the leisure destination of choice for affluent
Nigerians, who take a quick 45-minute flight to spend time at their Accra
weekend homes. The warmth of the Ghanaian people is an asset and is an
important part of what draws visitors to return to spend leisure time here. The
tropical climate is also a plus.
NAIROBI, KENYA
Kenya is well
positioned for economic growth because of its geographic location, its
innovative-aggressive population, and relatively good infrastructure and
facilities.
Nairobi is fast
becoming the African city of choice for multinational companies seeking a
foothold for their African operations. The city possesses much of the
sophistication of the large South African cities, but provides these offerings
in a “kinder and gentler” way. While there are some tensions around election
time, the government is generally considered stable.
Housing options include
many comfortable suburban-style homes at affordable prices relative to other
African cities, often with a reasonably sized land plots. Apartment compounds
have also sprung up in recent years, many with the comforts of swimming pools
and fitness centers. The technology industry offers much promise, and Internet
connectivity is considered to be the best on the continent today.
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
Ambergris Caye, Belize
The Bahamas
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