The Central Region is one of the sixteen administrative regions of Ghana . Ashanti and Eastern regions border it to the north, Western region to the west, Greater Accra region to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. The Central Region is renowned for its many elite high schools and an economy based on an abundance of industrial minerals and tourism . The Central region boasts of many tourist attractions, such as castles, forts and beaches dotted along the region's coastline.
4-673: Assin North District is one of the twenty-two districts in Central Region , Ghana . Originally it was formerly part of the then-larger and first Assin North Municipal District on 18 February 2004, until the southern part of the district was split off to create the present Assin North District on 15 March 2018; thus the remaining part has been renamed as Assin Central Municipal District . The district assembly
8-460: Is located in the northwest part of Central Region and has Assin Bereku as its capital town. 5°51′55.08″N 1°20′26.52″W / 5.8653000°N 1.3407000°W / 5.8653000; -1.3407000 This Central Region, Ghana location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Central Region, Ghana The Central Region is a hub of education, with some of
12-566: 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 Trans-Atlantic slave trade . The Central Region is a major center for tourism within Ghana and it has beaches and national parks ( Kakum National Park ). U.S. President Barack Obama made his first international trip to
16-490: The city of Cape Coast in 2009. The Central Region is well known for its varied choices in cuisine. Etsew and Fantefante (fresh fish palm oil stew) is the main dish enjoyed. Kenkey and Fufu are both eaten with a variety of sauces, stews, and soups. Seafood is commonly eaten across the Central Region. The political administration of the region is through the local government system. Under this administration system,
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