Ashanti Region

Ashanti Region

Ashanti ( /ˈæʃɑːnˈtiː/ A-shahn-TEE) is one of the five regions of Akanland and the second largest of Akanland, and the third largest in Ghana. Ashanti is the ancestral home of Akan people who make up 95% of Ashanti's population. Ashanti is the second richest region and most well-endowed region with gold reserves in Akanland.

Ashanti occupies a total land surface of 24,389 square kilometers or 10.2 per cent of the total land area of Ghana. In terms of population, however, it is the most populated region with a population of 3,612,950 in 2000, accounting for 19.1 per cent of Ghana’s total population. Capital of Ashanti is Kumasi.

Ashanti's culture is dominated by Akan-sub group Ashanti branch of the Akan culture; the main language is the Akan language dialect Twi. The religions are predominantly Akan Religion and Non-Religious.