Flag of Ghana
Sub-Saharan Africa · GH · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionSub-Saharan Africa
- ISO codeGH
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Ghana |
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| Country | Ghana |
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| Official Name | Republic of Ghana |
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| Capital | Accra |
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| Continent | Africa |
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| Region | Western Africa |
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| ISO Code | GH / GHA |
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| Internet Domain | .gh |
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| Calling Code | +233 |
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| Currency | Ghanaian cedi (GHS) |
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| Official Language(s) | English |
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| Demonym | Ghanaian |
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| Area | 238,533 km² |
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| Population | 29,767,108 (approx.) |
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| Coastline | Has a sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | Yes |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Ghana |
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| Current Version Adopted | 28 February 1966 |
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| Design First Used | 6 March 1957 |
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| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 4 |
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| Main Colours | Red, Gold, Green, Black |
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| Designer | Theodosia Okoh |
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| Design Type | Horizontal tricolour with a black star |
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| Nickname | The Black Star |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Ghana |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Red | | #CE1126 | 206, 17, 38 | 0, 92, 82, 19 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Gold | | #FCD116 | 252, 209, 22 | 0, 17, 91, 1 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Green | | #006B3F | 0, 107, 63 | 100, 0, 41, 58 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Black | | #000000 | 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 100 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Black star | The lodestar of African freedom, taken from Marcus Garvey’s Black Star Line and giving the national football team its name |
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| Red | Stands for the blood of those who died in the struggle for independence. |
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| Gold | Stands for the mineral wealth of the country. |
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| Green | Stands for the forests and natural riches. |
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| Black | Stands for the star of African freedom. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 6 March 1957 | Raised at independence, the first sub-Saharan colony to gain it |
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| 1964 | A white band briefly replaces the gold |
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| 28 February 1966 | The original design is restored |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 2:3 |
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| Hoist (height) | 2 units |
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| Fly (width) | 3 units |
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| Layout | Horizontal tricolour with a black star |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | Three equal horizontal bands |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Ghana Flag Regulations |
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How the Flag of Ghana Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
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| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
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| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
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| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
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| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
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| Armed forces | Yes | Carried by the military as a war flag or colour |
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| Naval ensign | Yes | Flown by naval and merchant vessels |
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| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
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| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
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| United Nations building | Yes | Flown in the row of member states |
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Other Official Flags of Ghana
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
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| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
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| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | Yes |
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| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | Yes |
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| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | Yes |
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| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | Yes |
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| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | Yes |
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| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | No |
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| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Yes |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 60 years |
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| Adoption Date | 28 February 1966 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 6 March 1957 |
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| Designer | Theodosia Okoh |
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| Nickname | The Black Star |
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| Dominant Colour | Red |
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| Flags It Resembles | Bolivia, Lithuania and Myanmar share the palette |
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| Notable Feature | Horizontal tricolour with a black star |
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