List of rivers of Ghana facts for kids
Ghana is a country in West Africa, famous for its amazing natural beauty, including many important rivers. Rivers are like the veins of the land, carrying water across the country. They are super important for people, animals, and plants. Rivers provide drinking water, help farmers grow food, and are home to lots of wildlife. They also help with transportation and can even generate electricity!
This article will tell you all about the main rivers in Ghana. We'll look at how they flow and which smaller rivers join them.
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Major Rivers of Ghana
Ghana's rivers flow into different areas, called "drainage basins." Think of a drainage basin as a big bowl where all the rain and smaller streams collect and flow into one main river. Most of Ghana's rivers eventually flow into the Atlantic Ocean.
Rivers Flowing into the Atlantic Ocean
These rivers start in Ghana and make their way directly to the Atlantic Ocean.
Bia River
The Bia River is an important river in western Ghana. It flows through rich forests and is vital for the local communities living along its banks.
Tano River
The Tano River is another major river in Ghana. It starts in the central part of the country and flows southwest, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
- Nini River
Ankobra River
The Ankobra River is known for its beautiful scenery. It flows through the western region of Ghana and is important for fishing and local transport.
Pra River System
The Pra River is one of Ghana's longest rivers. It plays a big role in the country's economy, especially for farming and mining.
- Ofin River
- Birim River The Birim River is a major tributary of the Pra. It is known for its diamond deposits.
- Anum River
Ayensu River
The Ayensu River is a smaller but important river that flows towards the coast. It supports local agriculture and communities.
Densu River
The Densu River is a key water source for Ghana's capital city, Accra. It is vital for drinking water and other uses for many people.
Volta River System
The Volta River is the largest river system in Ghana and one of the biggest in West Africa. It's so large that a huge lake, Lake Volta, was created when the Akosombo Dam was built on it. This dam helps Ghana produce a lot of its electricity.
- Angongwi
- Todzie River
- Lake Volta
- Afram River
- River Asukawkaw
- Oti River
- Mo River
- Atakora River
- Sene River
- Daka River
- Pru River
- Black Volta (also called Mouhoun River)
- Tain River
- White Volta (also called Nakambé)
- Kulpawn River
- Sisili River
- Red Volta (also called Nazinon)
- Kulpawn River
See also
- Geography of Ghana
