Black Star Square

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Black Star Square is a major public square and national ceremonial ground in Accra, Ghana, known for hosting key state events and symbolizing the country’s independence and unity.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf ceremonial ground
public square
alsoKnownAs Independence Square NERFINISHED
associatedWith Ghanaian nationalism
Pan-African movement
blackStarRepresents African emancipation
Pan-Africanism
builtToCommemorate independence of Ghana
city Accra NERFINISHED
commemorates struggle for independence in Ghana
constructionEra post-independence period
continent Africa
country Ghana
designedFor mass national events
governedBy Government of Ghana NERFINISHED
hasCapacityApprox 30000 spectators
hasFeature Black Star Gate NERFINISHED
Independence Arch NERFINISHED
open parade ground
stands for spectators
hasSymbol black star
hostsEvent Ghana Independence Day parade NERFINISHED
Republic Day celebrations
national anniversaries
inauguratedBy Kwame Nkrumah NERFINISHED
inauguratedOn 6 March 1961
locatedIn Accra NERFINISHED
Greater Accra Region NERFINISHED
West Africa NERFINISHED
near Accra Sports Stadium NERFINISHED
Gulf of Guinea NERFINISHED
Osu Castle NERFINISHED
overlooks Atlantic Ocean
region Greater Accra Region NERFINISHED
significance major national landmark of Ghana
symbolizes Ghanaian independence
national unity of Ghana
tourismAttraction yes
usedFor independence celebrations
military parades
national ceremonies
political rallies
public gatherings
state funerals

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Independence Day mainVenueInAccra Black Star Square
subject surface form: Independence Day (Ghana)
Independence Square alsoKnownAs Black Star Square
Black Star Gate locatedIn Black Star Square