Black Star Gate, Independence monument at Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana
The Black Star Gate rises at the center of Independence Square with its prominent five-pointed star symbolizing African unity at its summit.
The monument was constructed in 1961 under President Kwame Nkrumah's direction to mark Ghana's independence from British colonial rule in 1957.
The inscription 'Freedom and Justice' and 'AD 1957' on the gate structure represents Ghana's commitment to sovereignty and self-determination.
The Black Star Gate serves as the primary location for Ghana's Independence Day celebrations each March 6, with capacity for 30,000 spectators.
The monument appeared on Ghana's 10,000 Cedis banknote in 2002, reflecting its status as a national symbol of independence.
Location: Accra
GPS coordinates: 5.54869,-0.19370
Latest update: May 12, 2025 05:52
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