White Volta
| White Volta | |
| River | |
| Countries | Ghana, Burkina Faso |
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| Mouth | Volta River |
| - location | Lake Volta |
| - coordinates | 9°10′00″N 1°15′00″W / 9.16667°N 1.25000°WCoordinates: 9°10′00″N 1°15′00″W / 9.16667°N 1.25000°W |
| Length | 885 km (550 mi) |
| Basin | 106,000 km2 (40,927 sq mi) |
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White Volta shown in white
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The White Volta, is the headstream of the Volta River situated primarily in Ghana.[1] White Volta flows through North Ghana and flows into Lake Volta in Ghana and arises in Burkina Faso.[1] White Volta's main tributaries are the Black Volta and the Red Volta.[1]
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