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Adumanu | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Ghana |
| Region | Ashanti Region |
| District | Obuasi Municipal District |
Adumanu is a mining community near Obuasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. [1] [2] [3] [4]
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Adumanu | |
|---|---|
| Country | Ghana |
| Region | Ashanti Region |
| District | Obuasi Municipal District |
Adumanu is a mining community near Obuasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. [1] [2] [3] [4]
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