Ecosystem Reference
Ecosystem Volta Delta
Type River (basin)
Salinity freshwater
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Location
Ghana and Togo, Volta River basin, West Africa 7° N 5° N - 1° W 2° E
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Description Small basin, separated from Lake Volta by Akosombo Dam (= Voltadam). Includes: Songaw Lagoon, Angaw Lagoon, Avu Lagoon, Tadzie, Keta Lagoon, Klikpa
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