Introducing Kumasi
At one time the capital of the rich and powerful Ashanti kingdom, today Kumasi is a bustling multiethnic metropolis. Unlike Accra, Kumasi, which spills over a series of hills, has a clearly demarcated centre, ground zero being an enormous throbbing daily market. The demographic complexity of the city may not be obvious at first glance but the city is a patchwork of ethnic neighbourhoods. Almost half the residents are Muslims and almost half speak Hausa, a language originating in Nigeria.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Housing in Kumasi
by epiphany212 01 June 2012
Hello everyone! I have the exact same question as the first poster, except I'll be staying for two months in July and August. Any sugg…
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RE: Moving to Ghana from UK
by annastravels 30 May 2012
Hi where are you going to live? in Accra? Well, this is my experience; a) I think Ghana is very safe! Do not worry at all about that.…
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Community House available to rent
by richwatts 29 May 2012
I recently stayed in great accommodation in the small town of New Koforidua, on the main road, about 4 hours bus from Accra. Kumasi was…
