The White Volta or Nakanbé is the headstream of the Volta River, Ghana's main waterway.[1][2] The White Volta emerges in northern Burkina Faso, flows through North 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
White Volta in the dry season (Ghana)
White Volta shown in white
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

Impact

The White Volta is a major source of drinking water for many communities along its banks and others. lt also causes seasonal flooding[3] for many of the communities along its banks.

References

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На других языках

[es] Río Volta Blanco

[it] Volta Bianco

[ru] Белая Вольта