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Happy 65th Independence Day Ghana!š¬š+ Read 5 Fun Facts About GhanaĀ
The 6th of March 2022 marks the 65th Independence Day of Ghana, an African nation previously known as the Gold Coast.
Ghana gained independence from colonial rule on this day in 1957, becoming the first African country south of the Sahara to do so.
Ghana Independence Day is celebrated every year on March 6. and citizens of Ghana and Ghanaians living abroad celebrate it as a public holiday.
Celebrations of the day usually include carnivals, parades, and other events in public offices. Some citizens may even hoist the national flag at home on this day.
- Ghana means ‘warrior king’: The word ‘ghana’ means ‘warrior king’ in the Mande and Sonike languages.
- A war that lasted 77 years: The Anglo-Ashanti War, the longest against European invaders, lasted 77 years from 1823 to 1900.
- The worldās largest man-made lake: Lake Volta spans over 320 miles.
- Some Ghanaian tribes are matriarchal: The Akan people practice a system of inheritance based on the matriarchal lineage.
- āFantasy coffinsā are common” The āabebuu adekai,ā or proverbial coffins, are shaped like objects that represent the profession or interests of the dead.
Happy Independence Day, Ghana!
Source: National Today
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