White Volta
Headstream of the Volta River From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Headstream of the Volta River From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The White Volta or Nakambé is the headstream of the Volta River, Ghana's main waterway.[1][2] The White Volta emerges in northern Burkina Faso, flows through Northern Ghana and empties into Lake Volta in Ghana.[1] The White Volta's main tributaries are the Black Volta and the Red Volta.[1]
White Volta | |
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Location | |
Countries | Ghana and Burkina Faso |
Physical characteristics | |
Mouth | Volta River |
• location | Lake Volta |
• coordinates | 9°10′00″N 1°15′00″W |
Length | 885 km (550 mi) |
Basin size | 117,200 km2 (45,300 sq mi) |
Discharge | |
• location | Mouth |
The White Volta is a major source of drinking water for many communities along its banks and others. lt also causes seasonal flooding[3] to many of the communities along its banks.
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