Central Region (Ghana)
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The Central Region is one of the sixteen 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 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.
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Central Region | |
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Country | Ghana |
Capital | Cape Coast |
Districts | 17 |
Government | |
• Regional Minister | Kwamena Duncan[1] |
Area | |
• Total | 9,826 km2 (3,794 sq mi) |
• Rank | Ranked 8th |
Population (2021 Census) | |
• Total | 2,859,821 |
• Rank | Ranked 4th |
• Density | 290/km2 (750/sq mi) |
GDP (PPP) | |
• Year | 2013 |
• Per capita | $5,150 |
GDP (Nominal) | |
• Year | 2013 |
• Per capita | $3,500 |
Time zone | GMT |
Area code | 033 |
ISO 3166 code | GH-CP |
HDI (2017) | 0.548[2] low · 4th |
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