Bosumtwi, Ghana
From series “Majestic and Spectacular Craters and Crater Lakes”
Not only the volcanic, but also the strange meteorite craters are incredibly popular among tourists. One of the most popular among them is located in Ghana, in the Ashanti district. It is the Bosumtwi crater, in whose tower the incredibly beautiful lake has formed. This natural sight is located not far from the Kumasi town. The wonderful crater lake is characterized by the impressive size. Its diameter is about 8 000 meters, and the maximum depth of the lake reaches 80 meters. The crater diameter is even larger and forms about 10 500 meters.
To date, this rock has been found in four meteoric craters and is considered incredibly rare. According to one of the versions, Australite is formed only by the very powerful impact of the asteroid and consists of molten soil elements. The lush forest covering the crater slopes prevents detailed research. The impenetrable tropical scrub is not a problem for the numerous curious tourists. Accompanied by the guide, they can wander through the wonderfully beautiful landscape and graze on one of the most mysterious crater lakes in the world. 
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ATM bankomat: 'UBA Ghana - KNUST Off-Site ATM' located in 26 km (
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Car rental office: 'The Angle Life' is located in 29 km (
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Fuel station: 'APOG - Boankra' in 18 km
Supermarket: 'The Super Market' in 25 km
Parking: 'Shuttle Station' in 25 km
Apotheek: 'LAUD K Pharmacy' in 24 km
Police station: 'KNUST Police Station' in 26 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'The Green Ranch' in 3.95 km
Railway station: 'Obuasi Station' in 44 km
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Top destination around Bosumtwi - Kumasi
The wondrous country of Ghana in West Africa has many beautiful places worth visiting, and Kumasi is definitely one of them. This settlement is the capital of the Ashanti Region. The city is an important center of tourism, and this fact has a good impact on the infrastructure of Kumasi. Many historical landmarks and architectural points of interest are in good condition. Foreign tourists enjoy visiting this city in West Africa, get themselves familiar with its past, and visit the most notable attractions in Kumasi.
During archaeological excavations in the region, scientists discovered that the first settlers in this area appeared yet during the Neolithic age. At that time, people tried to settle near a source of water, and this is the reason why the first settlement was located close to Lake Bosumtwi. We have almost no information about the early history of Kumasi. The first official mentions of Kumasi as a town date back to the 90s of the 17th century. The city became the capital of the Ashanti Confederacy at that time. The settlement got this honorable status because of the activities of its ruler, Osei Tutu.
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During archaeological excavations in the region, scientists discovered that the first settlers in this area appeared yet during the Neolithic age. At that time, people tried to settle near a source of water, and this is the reason why the first settlement was located close to Lake Bosumtwi. We have almost no information about the early history of Kumasi. The first official mentions of Kumasi as a town date back to the 90s of the 17th century. The city became the capital of the Ashanti Confederacy at that time. The settlement got this honorable status because of the activities of its ruler, Osei Tutu.
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