Why ghana call the gold coast?

Ghana was called the Gold Coast because of the abundance of gold found there. The name "Gold Coast" was first used by Portuguese explorers in the 15th century, who were attracted to the region by the wealth of gold. The gold was found in alluvial deposits along the coast and in the rivers of the interior. The Portuguese built several forts along the coast to protect their trade in gold. The British, Dutch, and French also established trading posts on the Gold Coast, and the region became a major center for the Atlantic slave trade. In 1957, Ghana became the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence from colonial rule. The name "Ghana" was chosen for the new country in honor of the ancient Ghana Empire, which had flourished in the region in the 11th and 12th centuries.