Nsawam

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Nsawam is a town in the Eastern Region of Ghana approximately 40 km northwest from the capital, Accra. It is controlled by the Akwapim South Municipal Assembly. It is also known as the 'Bread Capital of the World' because the main occupation of the women is to bake bread and sell the bread the whole day to travellers who travel through Nsawam on the main road from Accra to Kumasi, and to other destinations. BOPA College of Arts and Sciences is also situated in Nsawam. It is a private vocational school for young women. They learn sewing, catering and designing of clothing. There is also a Business Complex School dedicated to the grooming of Secretaries and entry-level business students. This school, Millennium Kings Academy, located on the Court Street, Nsawam, was established almost 30 years ago.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nsawam
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Coordinates:   5°48'42"N   -0°20'51"E

Comments

  • love the name
  • it's a fun place.lotta bread!!!
  • who gave Nsawam the name 'Bread capital of the world'?
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