Fanteakwa District

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Accra
Accra /əˈkrɑː/ is the capital and largest city of Ghana, with an estimated urban population of 2,291,352 as of 2012^[update]. Accra is also the capital of the Greater Accra Region and of the Accra Metropolitan District, with which it is coterminous. Accra is furthermore the anchor of a larger metropolitan area, the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA), which is home to about 4 million people, making it the largest metropolitan conglomeration in Ghana by population, and the eleventh-largest metropolitan area in Africa.
Accra stretches along the Ghanaian Atlantic coast and extends north into the country's interior. Originally built around a port, it served as the capital of the British-ruled Gold Coast between 1877 and 1957. Once merely a 19th-century suburb of Victoriaborg, Accra has since transitioned into a modern metropolis; the city's architecture reflects this history, ranging from 19th-century British colonial buildings to modern skyscrapers and apartment blocks.
Accra is Ghana's primate city, serving as the nation's economic and administrative hub. It is furthermore a centre of culture and tourism, sporting a wide range of nightclubs, restaurants and hotels. Since the early 1990s, a number of new buildings have been built, including the multi-storey French-owned Novotel hotel. The city's National Theatre was built with Chinese assistance. In 2010, the GaWC designated Accra a Gamma-minus-level world city, indicating a growing level of international influence and connectedness.

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Begoro
Begoro is the capital of Fanteakwa, a district in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Begoro is about 150km north of Accra, the capital, off the road joining Koforidua and Nkawkaw. It is the fifty-third most populous in Ghana in terms of population, with a population of 29,040 people.
Begoro and Fanteakwa are linked with York, England, via the York Fanteakwa Community Link (YFCL).
Begoro Odwira Festival (Ahwie Festival)
is an occasion for worship of the gods and goddesses of the nation, and for purifying the sacred stools, which are the symbol of togetherness of the people and also, the time to manifest allegiance to hallowed stool occupants. The ceremony marks the peak of a general sense of unity for strength, hard work for prosperity and above all, loyalty and service to the state. [1]
Begoro, in partnership with Fanteakwa district, currently has a sister city relationship with:

Coordinates: 6°23′N 0°23′W / 6.383°N 0.383°W / 6.383; -0.383

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Birim South District
The Birim South District is a district of Ghana in the Eastern Region. The Birim River flows through this district. It was created in 2008 after the Kufuor government created more administrative districts. The capital is at Akim Swedru.
The old Birim South District with capital at Akim Oda was split into two forming the Birim Central Municipal District and the smaller and new Birim South District. Akim Oda remains capital of the Birim Central Municipal District while the new Birim South District has its capital at Akim Swedru.
The District is located in the south of the Eastern Region. It is bordered on the north east by the Birim Central Municipal District. To the west is the Assin North Municipal District in the Central Region and to the south, the Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa and Agona West Districts, also in the Central Region.
The district covers an area of 299.5 square kilometres. Within it are a lot of hills, streams and rivers. It has 2 peak rain seasons during May–June and September–October. The relative humidity ranges from 56% during the dry season and 70% during the rainy season. The district lies within a semi-deciduous rainforest region.

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Ghana
Ghana ⁱ/ˈɡɑːnə/ is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. The word Ghana means "Warrior King" and is derived from the ancient Ghana Empire.
Ghana was inhabited in pre-colonial times by a number of ancient predominantly Akan kingdoms, including the inland Ashanti Empire, the Akwamu, the Akyem, the Bonoman, the Denkyira, and the Fante among others. Non-Akan states created by the Ga also existed as did states by the Dagomba. Prior to contact with Europeans trade between the Akan and various African states flourished due to Akan's gold wealth. Trade with European states began after contact with the Portuguese in the 15th century, and the British established the Gold Coast Crown colony in 1874 over parts but not all of the country.
The Gold Coast achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1957, becoming the First sub-Saharan African nation to do so from European Colonialism. The name Ghana was chosen for the new nation to reflect the ancient Empire of Ghana, which once extended throughout much of west Africa.

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Koforidua
Koforidua, also popularly known as Kof-town, is a city in the West African republic of Ghana, about two hours by road from the capital city, Accra. It is the capital of the Eastern Region of Ghana and has a population of 127,334 (2012 census).
It serves as a commercial center for the region and New-Juaben Municipal District.
Koforidua was founded in 1875 by migrants from Ashanti. It was served by a station on the Ghana Railway network. Koforidua is one of the country’s oldest cocoa-producing centres. With the completion in 1923 of the Accra-Kumasi railway, it became an important road and rail junction. As cocoa production has moved westward to areas of virgin soil, Koforidua has become increasingly dependent upon its commercial and administrative functions. The town has only small-medium scale industries today.Industrial activities include the production of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, textiles, crafts, soap, carpentry and joinery, traditional medicine, pottery and ceramics.
Favourable weather conditions, as well as suitable soil types constitute a recipe for the production of food and cash crops. Agricultural crops include cassava, kola, maize, plantain, cocoyam, citrus, palm oil, kennel oil, tomatoes, onions, black pepper, mushrooms and spices. Koforidua is also noted today for its weekly Thursday bead market that draws bead buyers and sellers from all over the region.

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Kwahu South District
The Kwahu South District is a district of Ghana in the Eastern Region. Some of its towns include Mpraeso, Atibie, Bepong, Pepease, Oboming, and Oboo. It is popular for the Easter holiday, at which time the district is overcrowded.
Coordinates: 6°35′N 0°47′W / 6.583°N 0.783°W / 6.583; -0.783

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Nkawkaw
Nkawkaw (meaning "the red, red") is a town and the capital of Kwahu West District in the Eastern Region of Ghana, with an estimated population in 2012 at 60,427 people. The town is inhabited by the Obomeng and Atibie ethnic groups.
Nkawnkaw is situated on the road and former railway between Accra and Kumasi, and lies about halfway between these cities. It is also connected by road to Koforidua and Konongo. Nkawkaw is one of the major towns of the Kwahu Mountains. Historically it is not considered as a Kwahu town because its not on top of the mountain range. It is also home to the Nkawkaw Park (stadium).
Nkawkaw has three hotels. Rojo Hotel is located on the road towards Koforidua and is the best in the town and has a wide range of dishes and a swimming pool. Topway Hotel is located on the same road as Rojo, though it is much closer to the center of town and the Ecowas Point motel is located on the Accra-Kumasi road, in the northern part of Nkawkaw. The rooms have air-conditioning, fans and a television in every room and a good restaurant.

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West Akim District
The West Akim District is a district of Ghana in the Eastern Region.
Coordinates: 5°51′36″N 0°39′58″W / 5.86°N 0.66611°W / 5.86; -0.66611

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York
York (local ⁱ/ˈjɔːk/) is a walled city, situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The city has a rich heritage and has provided the backdrop to major political events throughout much of its two millennia of existence. The city offers a wealth of historic attractions, of which York Minster is the most prominent, and a variety of cultural and sporting activities.
The city was founded by the Romans in 71 AD, under the name of Eboracum. It became in turn the capital of the Roman province of Britannia Inferior, and of the kingdoms of Northumbria and Jorvik. In the Middle Ages, York grew as a major wool trading centre and became the capital of the northern ecclesiastical province of the Church of England, a role it has retained.
In the 19th century York became a hub of the railway network and a confectionery manufacturing centre. In recent decades, the economy of York has moved from being dominated by its confectionery and railway-related industries to one that provides services. The University of York and health services have become major employers, whilst tourism has become an important element of the local economy.

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Launch of the Cadbury Bicycle Factory project in the village of Samaang, Fanteakwa distric...

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Amerindians and Politics of Thanksgiving and Black Friday

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23 Nov 2012

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23 Nov 2012

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24 Nov 2012

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Govt Assures Begorohene And Family Of Support

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12 Oct 2012

The government has assured the chiefs and people of Begoro of its readiness to help address the accommodation problem facing the traditional leader and his family. It also conveyed deepest condolences to the people on the destruction of the 100-year-old ancient palace during a fire outbreak last Tuesday night. The Minister of Local Government and...(size: 2.7Kb)

Begoro Palace Burnt

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11 Oct 2012

Fire razed down the two-storey ancient palace of the Benkumhene of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area and Chief of Begoro in the Fanteakwa District in the Eastern Region on Tuesday night. The 100-year-old edifice served as the residence of Daasebre Awuah Kotoko II and his family. Property and regalia in the building, such as the black stool, 20...(size: 3.5Kb)

Military Beats Saaman Residents for Opposing Mining

All Africa

09 Sep 2012

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Civic leaders welcome African visitors

York Press

21 Aug 2012

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Cocoa Farmers Grateful To Cadbury

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18 Aug 2012

A number of cocoa farmers in the Fanteakwa District in the Eastern Region have expressed their appreciation to Cadbury, a multi-national cocoa buying and processing company, for assisting them to boost cocoa production in the area. The farmers also thanked the company for providing them with some basic amenities. They expressed their...(size: 2.8Kb)

PRESEC Begoro at 40

All Africa

08 Aug 2012

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Another farmer "killed" in Fanteakwa by Fulani herdsmen

Joy Online

03 Aug 2012

Residents of Agraveh near Dedeso and its Environs in the Fanteakwa District of the Eastern Region are said to be living in fear after reports that a Fulani herdsman allegedly shot and killed a 42 year old farmer, Mr. Solomon Saper. Mr. Solomon Saper popularly known as Kwame Saper, was also the New Patriotic Partys polling station chairman for...(size: 2.9Kb)

Ofosu Ampofo honoured

Joy Online

27 Jul 2012

The Board of Governance and Headmaster of Begoro Presbyterian Senior High School in the Fanteakwa District of the Eastern Region, have honored the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, for his relentless effort towards the transformation of the school. Making the announcement at the 40h Anniversary launch , the...(size: 2.3Kb)

DCE Appeals For Frequency For Radio Station

Peace FM Online

11 Jul 2012

District Chief Executive for the Fanteakwa District in the Eastern Region has extended special appeal to the Regional Minister, Victor Smith to assist the district to acquire frequency modulation band to...(size: 1.4Kb)

Govt provides 32 education infrastructures at Fanteakwa

Joy Online

04 Jul 2012

The Government has constructed 32 basic education infrastructure for the Fanteakwa District. Ten Centres of Excellence equipped with computers and projectors to promote teaching and learning of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have also been provided for some schools in the area. An additional office block is being constructed for the...(size: 2.3Kb)

3 Spaniards Busted For Galamsey In Atiwa

Peace FM Online

03 Jul 2012

The Eastern Regional Minister's directive to Security Agencies in the region to clamp down on foreigners who engage in illegal mining activities which is becoming prevalent in the region, three Spaniards have been arrested in Abomosu in the Atiwa District by a joint Police/Military task force. The three Spaniards Abril Mayorga Sergio Gustavo 37,...(size: 2.5Kb)

Three Spaniards arrested in Atiwa for alleged involvement in Galamsey

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03 Jul 2012

A task force detailed from the Eastern Region has arrested three Spaniards for their alleged involvement in illegal mining activities. The three Spaniards Abril Mayorga Sergio Gustavo 37, Cueva Herrera Marco Mauricio 34, and Aragon Prieto Gustavo 49 were arrested with their Ghanaian accomplice Nana Boateng Dateng 37, at a mining site. Their arrest...(size: 2.6Kb)

Kraft Foods commits GH¢1.7m to support cocoa growing areas in Ghana

Ghana Business News

20 Jun 2012

The Cadbury Cocoa Partnership Programme, an initiative of Kraft Foods, is committing GH¢1.7 million under its Challenge Fund to support development projects in some cocoa growing communities in Ghana. A contract to that effect was signed between the Partnership and nine construction firms to undertake 11 development projects in selected communities...(size: 3.0Kb)

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Fanteakwa District
Region	Eastern Region
District type	Ordinary
District Chief Executive	Ofoe Caesar
Capital	Begoro
Area	1,066 km²
Population (2002)	85,772
ISO 3166	GH-EP-FA

The Fanteakwa District is a district of Ghana in the Eastern Region. Its capital is Begoro, which is about 150 km (93.21 mi) north of Accra, the capital, off the road joining Koforidua and Nkawkaw.

Fanteakwa is linked with York, England, via the York Fanteakwa Community Link (YFCL).^[1]

Begoro Odwira Festival (Ahwie Festival) is an occasion for worship of the gods and goddesses of the nation, and for purifying the sacred stools, which are the symbol of togetherness of the people and also, the time to manifest allegiance to hallowed stool occupants. The ceremony marks the peak of a general sense of unity for strength, hard work for prosperity and above all, loyalty and service to the state.^[2]

External links [link]

Begoro blog (with pictures)
Begoro Maid is a project of the Presbyterian Women's Vocational Institute in Begoro
The Acomb Boys Brigade – part of the York-Ghana link
Mission 21, a German organisation supporting activities in Begoro
GATTAGH – the Ghana Association of Travel and Tourist Agents
GhanaDistricts.com has lots of information about Ghana generally
Map of Begoro
"Presby-A-Primary", the first school in Begoro providing instruction in computer skills

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Districts of Ghana at statoids.com
GhanaDistricts.com

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v t e Districts of the Eastern Region of Ghana

	Afram Plains Akuapim North Akuapim South Municipal Akyemansa Asuogyaman Atiwa Birim Central Municipal Birim North Birim South East Akim Municipal Fanteakwa Kwaebibirem Kwahu East Kwahu North Kwahu South Kwahu West Municipal Lower Manya Krobo Manya Krobo New-Juaben Municipal Suhum/Kraboa/Coaltar Upper Manya Krobo West Akim Yilo Krobo

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