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Ghana National Flag : Red, Gold, Green and a black star
The Ghanaian flag was designed by Mrs Theodosia Okoh when Ghana became independent in 1957. The colours were adapted from the Pan-African colours of Ethiopia. They are red, gold and green with a black five-pointed star at the centre of the gold stripe.
The Meaning of the Ghana National Flag
Red : The blood of those who shed their blood for the country's struggle for independence.
Yellow: Yellow represents the rich mineral resources of Ghana. Gold is one of Ghana's major exports. Ghana used to be called Gold Coast.
Green : The rich forest and vegetation of Ghana.
Black Star : Represent the lodestar of African freedom.
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