Kumasi sits on a total land size of 254 km2 (98 sq mi), with an elevation of 250 m (820 ft), alternatively known as “The Garden City” because of its many species of flowers and plants in the past. It is also called Oseikrom, named after Osei Kofi Tutu I who was the first king of the Asante Kingdom.
The seat of Educational Excellence
With 3 State Universities, over 15 private universities and other tertiary institutions. More than 30 public senior high schools and counting with very competitive basic schools both public and private sprang up across the city.
The heart of Commercial Excellence
The biggest open-modern market in West Africa, the Kejetia Market Phase I and the biggest traditional market in West Africa, the Kumasi Central Market now Kejetia Phase II. The two markets combined make it the largest markets in Africa, by size and modern infrastructure.
Also, the Kumasi Suame Magazine, which hosts over 20,000 thousand artisans and engineers, with 1000s of shops is the largest industrial zone in West Africa. Where cars are even assembled.
The hub of Tourism and Recreational Excellence
West Africa’s largest and most resourced recreational park, Rattray Park, is in Kumasi. Kumasi forms part of Ghana’s tourism triangle which is Accra-Cape Coast-Kumasi. With three historical museums, the largest zoological agency is in Kumasi, Kumasi Zoo, the biggest and the most resourced Center For National Culture and others are all in Kumasi. Beautiful and historical sculptures and statues are found everywhere in the city.
The largest Natural lake and the only meteorite lake in Africa, Lake Bosomtwe is a few minutes’ drive from the city. Kumasi enjoys lots of tour patronages.
The Citadel of Sporting Excellence
Kumasi is considered as the nation’s football capital. Ghana’s largest Stadium is in Kumasi, Baba Yara Sports Stadium, where Ghana Black Stars plays most of their international matches. It is considered the “Slaughter House” for Ghana Black Stars. Kumasi hosts two elite Sporting Clubs in Ghana, Asante Kotoko SC, King Faisal FC, and Nations FC.
Hotel and Resolts Excellence
Kumasi boast of uncountable Hotels, Executive suits, Heights, Resorts, Towers and Night Clubs sprung across the city that give you executive and first-class treatments, which include; Lancaster Kumasi City, Golden Bean Hotel, The Ark, Ridge Condos, Anita Hotel, Royal Lamerta, Steaman Heights, Veronique Heights, Christiana Court, Fredericks Lodge, Vienna City etc.
Residential and Gated Community Excellence
Kumasi boasts many plush and luxurious residential areas. Many give you European and American treatment and reception. This includes; Danyame, Ahodwo, Nhyiaeso, Dabang, Asokwa, Hill Top Executive Estate, Kwadaso Estate, Atasomanso and Konkromoase Estates, Diamond City etc with gated communities like Prabon Green Estate, Asenso Estate etc as well as affordable houses in the city.
A call on investors to turn their attention to Asanteman and invest for more profitable returns. There are 100.1 reasons to invest in Asanteman and 100.1 sectors and areas to invest in the Kingdom. We will diligently outline the potentials one by one going forward.
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