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The main reason they changed the name in 1957 when they gained their independence from the British was that they did not want their country to be defined as only being good for one thing. They changed the name to Ghana in remembrance of the Ghanain empire that ruled the area during medieval times. The name of this empire was Wagadugu and the kings that ruled it were given the title of Ghana, and were referred to as Ghanain, so this new name symbolized that all residents of this country should be seen as kings.
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∙ 13y agoThe Gold Coast achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1957 and was named Ghana.
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∙ 10y agoIt is known as the Gold Coast because a Portuguese came to Ghana in the 15th century and found so much gold between 2 rivers.
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∙ 12y agoBecause we were being ruled by the British.
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∙ 6y agoGhana is called the Gold Coast because of the massive amount of gold that has been mined from the area.
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What country did Columbus call gold coast?
Ghana
What Was Ghana Called Before 1957?
the gold coast
What year did Ghana changed from Gold coast to Ghana?
In year 19574 March 1957: Gold Coast changes name to Ghana as UK grants independence.
Another name for Ghana with GOLD in it?
gold coast
What was Ghana called?
The Gold Coast.
What is the original name for Ghana?
the gold coast due to the huge amount of gold found there it was changed on march 6th 1957 when Ghana became the 1st colonized subsaharan county to gain independance
Which African coast was known as the gold coast?
Ghana and Togo
What is the meaning of Ghana stamp?
It is a stamp from Ghana - the former Gold Coast
How did the West coast of Africa come to be know as the Gold coast?
Ghana was once known as the Gold Coast because of the abundance of gold found there. Ghana is the second-largest producer of gold on the African continent.
What country used to be called the gold coast?
The country once known as Gold Coast is now known as Ghana. It gained its independence from Britain in 1957.
What coast is the African country that lies between Liberia and Ghana?
This area is commonly called the Gold Coast. It is not an official name. Ghana was called the Gold Coast prior to being named Ghana.
It became Ghana in 1957?
gold coast
