Flag of Ghana
The flag of Ghana has three horizontal stripes. Its colors are red, yellow, green and black. On it: a star. The current design dates from 1957. Ghana is in Africa, and its capital is Accra. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Accra |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 34.4 million |
| Area | 238,533 km² |
| Currency | Ghanaian cedi |
| Colors | red, yellow, green and black |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1957 |
Which one is the flag of Ghana?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Bolivia
Lithuania
EthiopiaQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I lie on the Gulf of Guinea, and English is my official language.
- In 1957 I was the first country south of the Sahara to shake off colonial rule.
- One of the largest reservoirs in the world lies on my land.
- I am one of the biggest cocoa growers on Earth.
- My capital is called Accra.
Flags of the neighbors
Burkina Faso
Ivory Coast
TogoWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Ghana?
Red, yellow, green and black. The flag of Ghana has three horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Ghana?
Accra.
Which flags look like the flag of Ghana?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Bolivia, Lithuania, Ethiopia.
When was the flag of Ghana adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1957.
What is the population of Ghana?
About 34.4 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 238,533 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.