Central Region (Ghana)
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 Districts of Central region |
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| Country | Ghana | |
| Capital | Cape Coast | |
| Districts | 17 | |
| Government | ||
| • Regional Minister | Aquinas Quansah | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9,826 km2 (3,794 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | Ranked 8th | |
| Population (2010 Census) | ||
| • Total | 2,201,863 | |
| • Rank | Ranked 8th | |
| • Density | 220/km2 (580/sq mi) | |
| GDP (PPP) | ||
| • Year | 2013 | |
| • Per capita | $5,150 | |
| GDP (Nominal) | ||
| • Year | 2013 | |
| • Per capita | $2,500 | |
| Time zone | GMT | |
| Area code(s) | 033 | |
| ISO 3166 code | GH-CP | |
The Central Region is located on the peninsula of Ashantiland and it is one of the ten administrative regions of Ghana. It is bordered by Ashanti and Eastern regions to the north, Western region to the west, Greater Accra region to the east, and to the south by the Gulf of Guinea. The Central region is renowned for its many elite higher education institutions and an economy based on an abundance of industrial minerals and tourism. The Central region attains many tourist attractions such castles, forts and beaches stretched along the Central region's coastline.
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Economy and tourism
The Central Region is a hub of education on the peninsula of Ashantiland and in Ghana, with some of the best schools in the country. The region's economy is dominated by services followed by mining and fishing. Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle are prominent UNESCO World Heritage Sites and serve as a reminder of the slave trade. The Central Region is a major center for tourism within the peninsula of Ashantiland and it has some of the most beautiful beaches, and national parks (Kakum National Park). U.S. President Barack Obama made his first international trip to the city of Cape Coast in 2009.
Education
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Universities
Cuisine
The Central Region is well known for its varied Ashanti cuisine. Kenkey and Fufu are both eaten with a variety of sauces, stews, and soups. Seafood is commonly eaten across the Central Region.
Districts
The Central Region comprises 17 districts:[1]
| Districts in Central region | ||
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| # | District | Population |
| 1 | Abura/Asebu/Kwamankese | |
| 2 | Agona East | |
| 3 | Agona West Municipal | |
| 4 | Ajumako/Enyan/Essiam | |
| 5 | Asikuma/Odoben/Brakwa | |
| 6 | Assin North Municipal | |
| 7 | Assin South | |
| 8 | Awutu Senya | |
| 9 | Cape Coast Metropolitan | |
| 10 | Effutu Municipal | |
| 11 | Gomoa East | |
| 12 | Gomoa West | |
| 13 | Komenda/Edina/Eguafo/Abirem Municipal | |
| 14 | Mfantsiman Municipal | |
| 15 | Twifo/Heman/Lower Denkyira | |
| 16 | Upper Denkyira East Municipal | |
| 17 | Upper Denkyira West | |
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Famous native citizens
| Famous native citizens of Central region | ||
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| # | Citizen | Settlement |
| 1 | Ishmael Yartei | Agona Swedru |
| 2 | Yvonne Nelson | Cape Coast |
| 3 | Jackie Appiah | Cape Coast |
| 4 | Menaye Donkor | Cape Coast |
| 5 | Paul Boateng | Cape Coast |
| 6 | Van Vicker | Cape Coast |
| 7 | Majid Michel | Cape Coast |
| 8 | Michael Essien | Cape Coast |
| 9 | John Mensah | Cape Coast |
| 10 | Lydia Forson | Cape Coast |
| 11 | Kwesi Amissah-Arthur | Cape Coast |
| 12 | Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings | Cape Coast |
| 13 | Paa Kwesi Nduom | Elmina |
| 14 | Aquinas Tawiah Quansah | |
| 15 | John Evans Atta Mills | Cape Coast |
References
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