Within Ghana, it's the most widely spoken language, with a large number of speakers in the Ashanti, Brong-Ahafo, Central, and Eastern regions.
In Ivory Coast, it's spoken mainly in the western and central regions, bordering Ghana.
It's important to note that Akan is actually a family of languages, with various dialects spoken in different areas. Some of the most prominent dialects include:
* Twi (the most widely spoken, with many sub-dialects)
* Fante
* Akuapem
* Asante
While these dialects are mutually intelligible to a large degree, differences in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar can exist.