description Volta Basin Overview
The Volta Basin is a large drainage basin in West Africa centered on the Volta river system. Its rivers and tributaries extend across several countries, with the greatest part of the basin in Ghana and Burkina Faso. The basin contains Lake Volta, an artificial reservoir created by the Akosombo Dam on the Volta River. It is studied in geography, hydrology, agriculture, and regional water management.
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Which countries are included in the Volta Basin?
The Volta Basin extends across several West African countries, with the greatest share in Ghana and Burkina Faso. Its rivers and tributaries cross national borders.
What is Lake Volta?
Lake Volta is a large artificial reservoir within the Volta river system. It was created by damming the Volta River in Ghana.
Which river system drains the Volta Basin?
The basin is centered on the Volta river system and its tributaries. It collects water across a broad area of West Africa before the rivers reach the Gulf of Guinea.
Why is the Volta Basin important to Ghana?
The basin contains Lake Volta and supports major water, energy, farming, and transport activities. Its river network is central to Ghana's geography.
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