Fun facts about Sunyani
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Sunyani is a corrupted form of the Akan word Sonnwae, which means 'elephant'.
Sunyani
Ghana
Sunyani is a city and the capital of the Sunyani Municipal District and the Bono Region of Ghana. The city is located about 105 miles (169 km) northwest of Kumasi and 300 miles (480 km) away from Accra. It is the sixth-largest city in the country as of the 2010 census, with a population of 75,366 people.
From the “Etymology” section
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Historically, Sunyani was a popular camping ground for elephant hunters during the late 19th century.
Sunyani
Ghana
Sunyani is a city and the capital of the Sunyani Municipal District and the Bono Region of Ghana. The city is located about 105 miles (169 km) northwest of Kumasi and 300 miles (480 km) away from Accra. It is the sixth-largest city in the country as of the 2010 census, with a population of 75,366 people.
From the “History” section
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The city is home to two major forest reserves: the Yaya forest reserve and the Amoma forest reserve.
Sunyani
Ghana
Sunyani is a city and the capital of the Sunyani Municipal District and the Bono Region of Ghana. The city is located about 105 miles (169 km) northwest of Kumasi and 300 miles (480 km) away from Accra. It is the sixth-largest city in the country as of the 2010 census, with a population of 75,366 people.
From the “Geography” section
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Sunyani is home to African Global Pharma Limited, the only pharmaceutical manufacturing company in the city.
Sunyani
Ghana
Sunyani is a city and the capital of the Sunyani Municipal District and the Bono Region of Ghana. The city is located about 105 miles (169 km) northwest of Kumasi and 300 miles (480 km) away from Accra. It is the sixth-largest city in the country as of the 2010 census, with a population of 75,366 people.
From the “Economy” section
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In the 1990s, the area was home to the popular Rex Cinema House, a lively spot for watching movies and live music performances.
Sunyani
Ghana
Sunyani is a city and the capital of the Sunyani Municipal District and the Bono Region of Ghana. The city is located about 105 miles (169 km) northwest of Kumasi and 300 miles (480 km) away from Accra. It is the sixth-largest city in the country as of the 2010 census, with a population of 75,366 people.
From the “Major monuments” section
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