The Ashanti Region is a region in Ghana located in the south-central part of the country. It is bordered by four of Ghana's ten regions, Brong-Ahafo to the north, Eastern Region to the east, Central Region to the south, and Western Region to the west. The region is known for its rich cultural heritage and is home to the Ashanti people, one of the largest ethnic groups in Ghana. The capital of the region is Kumasi, which is also the second-largest city in Ghana. The Ashanti Region is an important economic hub in Ghana, with a large agricultural sector and a number of gold mines.