Flag of Ghana
Colors
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Meaning & Symbolism
Red commemorates the blood shed by those who fought for independence. Yellow represents the country's mineral wealth, especially gold. Green symbolizes the forests and agricultural wealth of Ghana. The black five-pointed star is the symbol of African freedom and was adopted as an emblem of Pan-Africanism.
History
First flag of an independent sub-Saharan African country (1957). Designed by Theodosia Okoh. Inspired many other African flags.
Curiosities
Ghana was the first sub-Saharan country to gain independence. Its football team is called "Black Stars" after the flag.
