Flag of Ghana
Flag NameFlag of Ghana
Country NameGhana
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2GH
Date Adopted1957-03-06
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary ColorsRed, Gold, Green, Black
Symbolism DescriptionThe red stripe represents the blood of those who died in the struggle for Ghana's independence. The gold (yellow) stripe symbolizes the country's mineral wealth. The green stripe represents Ghana's rich forests and natural wealth. The black five-pointed star is the 'Lodestar of African Freedom', representing the unity and emancipation of Africa.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerTheodosia Okoh
Related FlagsFlag of Ethiopia (Pan-African colors), Flag of Guinea, Flag of Mali, Flag of Senegal
Legal DescriptionA horizontal tricolor of red, gold, and green, with a black five-pointed star centered on the gold stripe. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 2:3.
Description
The national flag of Ghana consists of horizontal stripes of red, gold (yellow), and green, with a black five-pointed star superimposed in the center of the gold stripe.
