The Ghanaian flag features horizontal stripes in the colors red, gold, and green, with a five-pointed black star situated at the center of the gold stripe. The red symbolizes the sacrifice of those who gave their lives in the nation’s fight for independence, while gold represents the country’s abundant mineral wealth.
| Independent | Yes |
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| Country codes | GH, GHA (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | Republic of Ghana |
| Capital city | Accra |
| Continent | Africa |
| Member of | United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, African Union |
| Population | 33,475,870 (2022) |
| Total area | 238,533 km2 |
| Highest point | Mount Afadjato (880 m, 2 887 ft) |
| Lowest point | Gulf of Guinea |
| GDP per capita | $ 2,251 (World Bank, 2022) |
| Currency | Ghanaian cedi (₵, GHS) |
| Calling code | +233 |
| Internet TLD | .gh |