Districts 17 Time zone GMT Area code 033 | Area rank Ranked 8th Area 9,826 km² ISO 3166 code ISO 3166-2:GH | |
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Colleges and Universities University of Cape Coast, University of Educatio, Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) Col Points of interest Kakum National Park, Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle, Fort Amsterdam - Ghana, Fort Good Hope | ||
The Central Region 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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Map of Central, Ghana
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.
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: