 The Oxford Street in the district of Osu has grown to become the hub of business and night life in Accra.In 2010, the Globalization and World Cities Research Network think tank designated Accra as a Gamma level world city, indicating a growing level of international influence and connectedness.The word "Accra" is derived from the Akan word "Nkran" meaning "ants", a reference to the numerous anthills seen in the countryside around Accra.