Flag of Ghana

This national banner consists of three equal horizontal stripes of red, yellow, and green arranged from top to bottom. Positioned in the center of the middle yellow stripe is a single five-pointed black star. The overall proportions of the rectangular field are set at a ratio of two units in height to three units in length.

Red signifies the blood of those who died in the struggle for independence from the United Kingdom. The yellow stripe represents the mineral wealth of the nation, while the green symbolizes the country's rich forests and natural agriculture. Centered in the design, the black star serves as a lodestar for African freedom and reflects the influence of Marcus Garvey’s Black Star Line.

Designed by Theodosia Okoh, the flag was originally adopted in 1957 upon the country's independence from British colonial rule. Between 1964 and 1966, the central yellow stripe was temporarily replaced with white to align with the colors of the Convention People's Party. Following the 1966 coup that overthrew Kwame Nkrumah, the original tricolor design with the yellow stripe was permanently reinstated. Prior to independence, the territory utilized the British Blue Ensign featuring the badge of the Gold Coast.