1 plural -s : any of various catfishes especially of Spanish-American waters. 2 capitalized : the genus (family Ariidae) to which the gaff-topsail catfish belongs.
In which region is the Akosombo Dam?
The Akosombo Dam – also known as the Volta Dam – is on the Volta River in south east Ghana. At 124m tall and 660m long, the structure holds back the waters of Lake Volta – the largest man-made lake in the world by surface area.
How many dams are there in Ghana?
Ghana has three large hydroelectric dams, Akosombo, Kpong and Bui.
Where is the White Volta located in Ghana?
The White Volta River Basin in Ghana is located between latitudes 8°50’N – 11°05’N and longitudes 0°06’E – 2°50’W. The drainage area within Ghana is about 50,000 km2 covering 20% of Ghana’s total land area, and constitutes about 44% of the total area of the White Volta River Basin.