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Rivers of Ghana (2 C, 34 P) Pages in category "Bodies of water of Ghana" This category contains only the following page. This list may not reflect recent changes. G.
In 1961, the Government of Ghana assumed ownership of the lagoon. It dredged the water body and raised the level of some nearby land, to reduce the risk of flooding, then established industries on surrounding drained and reclaimed land—initially brewing and food processing, later car repairs and then electronic scrap processing at Agbogbloshie.
Keta Lagoon, also called Anlo-Keta lagoon, is the largest of the over 90 lagoons [2] that cover the 550 km [3] stretch of the coastline of Ghana. This lagoon is 126.13 km in length. It is located in the eastern coast of Ghana and separated from the Gulf of Guinea [4] by a narrow strip of sandbar. This open salty water is surrounded by flood ...
This is a list of rivers in Ghana. This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Ghana The Pra River ...
Keta Lagoon is the largest lagoon in Ghana with a water area of 300 km 2. This is located in a larger wetlands protected area of 1200 km 2. It is a stopping point for a large number of migratory birds and provides a breeding ground for sea turtles. [11] The Keta Lagoon is known for its immense quantity of salt. [12]
The Volta Basin takes up most of south-central Ghana and Ghana's highest point is Mount Afadja which is 885 m (2,904 ft) and is found in the Akwapim-Togo ranges. The climate is tropical and the eastern coastal belt is warm and comparatively dry, the south-west corner of Ghana is hot and humid , and the north of Ghana is warm and wet.
Bodies of water of Ghana (4 C, 1 P) D. Dams in Ghana (1 C, 7 P) F. Fishing in Ghana (1 C, 2 P) Floods in Ghana (11 P) H. Hydroelectricity in Ghana (2 C) S.
Lake Bosumtwi is the only natural lake in Ghana.It is situated within an ancient impact crater that is about 10.5 kilometres (6.5 mi) in diameter. [2] It is about 30 km (19 mi) south-east of Kumasi, the capital of Ashanti, and is a popular recreational area.