Flag of Ghana

What does the flag of Ghana mean?

The flag's colours are pan-African and symbolise the sacrifices for independence, mineral wealth, and natural resources. The black star is a symbol of African freedom and emancipation.

Colours and what they stand for

• Red

  The blood of those who died in the country's struggle for independence.

• Yellow

  The country's mineral wealth, particularly gold.

• Green

  The country's rich forests and natural wealth.

History

Adopted in 1957, the flag was designed by Theodosia Okoh. It was the first national flag in Africa to use the pan-African colours after Ethiopia, and it has inspired many other African nations.

Flags often confused with Ghana

• Bolivia
• Ethiopia
• Lithuania

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