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Kumasi is the main city of the Ashanti-Kwahu region of Ghana. Kumasi is considered the home of the Ashanti King, the current one being Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Kumasi is widely regarded as the cultural cradle of Ghana as the vibrancy of Ghana's culture is more evident here than in any part of the country. The Asantehene still sits in the state as Ashantis from all walks of life pay homage. He even presides over traditional courts and some residents use this instead of the judicial system. The traditional Asante buildings in the region are on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Kumasi (historically spelled Comassie or Coomassie, usually spelled Kumasi in Twi) is a city in the Ashanti Region and is among the largest metropolitan areas in Ghana. Kumasi is located in a rainforest region near Lake Bosomtwe and is the commercial, industrial and cultural capital of the historical Ashanti Empire. Kumasi is approximately 500 kilometers (300 mi) north of the Equator and 200 kilometers (100 mi) north of the Gulf of Guinea. Kumasi is alternatively known as "The Garden City" because of its many species of flowers and plants in the past. It is also called Oseikrom (Osei Tutu's town).
Kumasi is the second-largest city in Ghana, after the capital, Accra. The Central Business District of Kumasi includes areas such as Adum, Bantama, Pampaso, and Bompata (popularly called Roman Hill), with a concentration of banks, department stalls, and hotels. Economic activities in Kumasi include financial and commercial sectors, pottery, clothing, and textiles. There is a significant timber processing community in Kumasi serving the domestic market. Bantama High Street and Prempeh II Street in Bantama and Adum, respectively, are business and entertainment hubs in Kumasi.