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.
4-496: Twifo/Heman/Lower Denkyira District is a former district that was located in Central Region , Ghana . Originally created as an ordinary district assembly in 1988, which was created from the former Denkyira District Council. However on 28 June 2012, it was split off into two new districts: Twifo-Atti Morkwa District (capital: Twifo Praso ) and Hemang-Lower Denkyira District (capital: Twifo Hemang ). The district assembly
8-602: Is a hub of education, 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 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
12-490: 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,
16-577: Was located in the northwest part of Central Region and had Twifo Praso as its capital town. Twifo/Heman/Lower Denkyira District is where Kakum National Park is located. The district also has the River Pra and the Twifo Oil Palm Plantation Limited Company . 5°36′41.76″N 1°32′58.56″W / 5.6116000°N 1.5496000°W / 5.6116000; -1.5496000 Central Region, Ghana The Central Region
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