Flag of Ghana

GH · 2:3

Official Palette

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Symbolism

Red represents the blood of those who died for independence, yellow stands for the mineral wealth of the country, and green symbolizes the rich forests and agriculture. The black star represents African emancipation and the Black Star Line.

History

Designed by Theodosia Okoh and adopted upon independence in 1957. Ghana was the first sub-Saharan African country to adopt the Pan-African colors (inspired by the Ethiopian flag).

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. A horizontal tricolor of red, yellow, and green with a black five-pointed star centered in the yellow band.

Country Specifications

Capital: Accra
Population: 34.5M

2.2% of Africa
Languages: English
Continent: Africa
Subregion: West Africa
Landlocked: No
Borders: Burkina Faso Ivory Coast Togo
ISO 3166-1: GH

Flag Identification

Adopted: March 6, 1957
Designer: Theodosia Okoh
Proportions: 2:3 (≈0.67)
Total Colors: 3
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands
Key Symbols: Central emblem

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