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The Volta River has been dammed at Akosombo for generating hydroelectricity. The reservoir named Lake Volta stretches from Akosombo Dam in the south to the northern part of the country, and is the largest man-made reservoir by area in the world. [4] The country of Burkina Faso was formerly called Upper Volta, after the river. Ada, Volta River
Basin Type Continent Drains to Basin area Notes km 2 mi 2; Atlantic Ocean: Ocean: Multiple: n/a: 69,800,000 26,900,000 [Note 1] [2]Arctic Ocean: Ocean: Multiple: n/a ...
The geography of South America contains many diverse regions and climates. Geographically, South America is generally considered a continent forming the southern portion of the landmass of the Americas, south and east of the Colombia–Panama border by most authorities, or south and east of the Panama Canal by some.
Map of Central America. The water in rivers in Central America flows to either the Atlantic Ocean or Pacific Ocean. The Río Coco, locally known as the Wanks, runs along the border with Honduras and is the longest river flowing totally within Central America. The second longest river in Central America is the Patuca River. [7] [8]
English: Map of the Volta River drainage basin showing the major tributaries and Lake Volta. Data from GTOPO30, HYDRO1k, and Natural Earth. Data from GTOPO30, HYDRO1k, and Natural Earth. Date
1.3 South America. 1.4 Europe. 1.5 Asia. ... Limpopo River South Africa and ... Map of South America. River Bordering country Amazon River
The White Volta or Nakambé (French: Volta blanche) 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]
Ada Foah is a town on the southeast coast of Ghana, where the Volta River meets the Atlantic Ocean. The town is located along the Volta River, off of the Accra - Aflao motorway. Known for palm -lined beaches and estuary islands, Ada Foah is also the capital of the Ada East District (formerly Dangme East District ) and the seat of the District ...