The Central Region is renowned for its many elite high schools and an economy based on an abundance of industrial minerals and tourism.

[3] U.S. President Barack Obama made his first international trip to the city of Cape Coast in 2009.

Etsew and Fantefante (fresh fish palm oil stew) is the main dish enjoyed.

Under this administration system, the region is divided into 22 MMDA's (made up of 1 Metropolitan, 7 Municipal and 14 District Assemblies).

[4] Each District, Municipal or Metropolitan Assembly, is administered by a Chief Executive, representing the central government but deriving authority from an Assembly headed by a presiding member elected from among the members themselves.