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Kumasi - Sitz des Ashanti Königs Kumasi, auch bekannt als
Garden City, ist die Haupstadt der Ashanti Region und Sitz des
Kumasi is also known as the Garden City. It is the Capital of the Ashanti Region, home of the Ashanti people, the richest and most powerful tribe in Ghana. The people are surrounded by legends and colourful history. Kumasi was the central point of Slave Trade as its King traded his prisoners for weapons, ammunition and other wares.Kumasi also has the biggest market in West Africa and is home to the famous Kente Cloth. This Region is rich in Gold and Timber. Lake Bosomtwe, which is 20km away from Kumasi, was formed by a falling Meteorite about 1.3 million years ago. This was discovered by Rock analysis in 1965 in the USA. Fossils of many animals including Lions, Elephants, Tigers, Black Cobras, Pythons, Alligators and many more were also found along the rivers banks indicating that these animals once inhabited the area around the lake. The Lake is 90 meters deep and has a diameter of 10.5 Km. Two rivers and ground water keeps the water volume of the lake constant. The lake is surrounded by a peaceful and serene atmosphere. A new hotel, the Paradise Resort, built along it's shore, offers a splendid view. The lake with its clear and cool water invites for a swim and the shore with its undisturbed natural beauty is perfect for hiking.
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