White Volta

noun

1. a river in W Africa, in Ghana: a branch of the Volta River. About 550 miles (885 km) long.

White Volta

noun

1. a river in W Africa, rising in N Burkina Faso flowing southwest and south to join the Black Volta in central Ghana and form the Volta River. Length: about 885 km (550 miles)

Example Sentences

The southern frontier, separating the protectorate from Ashanti, is the Black Volta to a point a little above its junction with the White Volta.

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The country is well watered, the Black Volta forming the west and southern frontier for some distance, while the White Volta traverses its central regions.

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On the White Volta, midway between Gambaga and Salaga, is the thriving town of Daboya.

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