All New and Old Regions of Ghana

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​Ghana - As of February 2019, Ghana is now divided into 16 regions, caved out of the existing 10 regions. It has been spoken about and long time planed, to create 6 new regions.
The intention behind is to develop all of Ghana more equal. Besides of 6 new regions, there will be 6 new regional capitals. They are yet to be named. (as of Feb 9, 2019). 
​See also be low some recommended tourist sites of Ghana and the new map of all Ghana regions.
All 16 Regions of Ghana
How many districts within each region
Regional Capitals of each region
Ashanti region
Value
Kumasi
Greater Accra region
Accra
Western region
Sekondi-Takoradi
Eastern region
Kofiridua
Savannah region ​ (New)
Value
Oti region ​ (New)
Volta region
Ho
Upper East region
Bolgatanga
Upper West region
Central region
Cape Coast
Brong-Ahafo region
Ahafo region ​ (New)
North East region (New) 
Bono East region ​ (New)
Western North region (New)
Northern region
Tamale
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On map, all 16 Ghana regions, as of Feb 15, 2019.
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​Some Regional Tourism Sites

Ashanti Region
​​Handmade

​Visit the National Cultural Center in Kumasi, capital of the Ashanti region! Watch, how traditional pottery is made! Beside that, there are other places to visit! Kumasi Zoo, Ashantene Palace Museum, Kumasi Fort etc
Upper West Region
​Have A Camera Ready
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Mole National Park - Yes, a bit away from Accra and usual tourist sites, but well worth a visit! See some of Africa's well known wild life! 
​Hippo's, and Elephants are just two to name! Other attractions are just nearby!
Western Region
Go Western

Some less known Forts and Castles of Ghana, include Fort Batenstein! You will find this germ within the fishing village of Butre, about 50 minutes by car, from Takoradi! Nearby also Busia Beach.
See also below map of Ghana (You may zoom)

The Western and North Western regions

The Western and the Western North Regions, which have a population of about 2.4 million together, are the highest producers of cocoa in the country contributing to over 50 percent of the total national production.

They are also the highest producer of timber and the second highest producer of gold after Ashanti Region.
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Beyond this, the two western regions are the sole producers of rubber, bauxite, and manganese and they are also the major crude oil producing regions.

New and Old regions of Ghana

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Left the old regions of Ghana, and right the 16 regions of Ghana, as of February 2019.
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​Tourism is also another avenue with economic potential in the region with the Bia National Park and Reserve, Egambra Crocodile Sanctuary, Wassa-Domama Rock Shrine, Nzulezu Settlement and Boako Waterfalls.
​Ghana`s Elmina Castle is ranked 4th of the 10 destinations, to visit in 2019. Even due, Ghana is a developing country, and much has to be done yet, the country is well worth a visit! Internationally regarded as quiet peaceful and democratic nation, out of all African countries, you will take nice memories with you, when returning home! For flight and airport information visit also ghanaflights.info. All airports listed, photos and up to date start and landing information's, news updates.
For a extended list of hotels and available accommodation within Ghana, see also ghanahotels.biz.