Which African territory was known as the 'Gold Coast' under British rule?
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Correct answer: Ghana
Modern-day Ghana was named the Gold Coast by Europeans due to its rich gold resources. It later became the first sub-Saharan African colony to gain independence from Britain in 1957.
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