Volta Lake

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:lake
gptkbp:area 8,482 square kilometers
gptkbp:average_rainfall 1,200 mm
gptkbp:average_temperature 27° C
gptkbp:climate tropical savanna
gptkbp:conservation_efforts community awareness programs
fish sanctuaries
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Akosombo_Dam
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:festivals
local communities
traditional fishing practices
gptkbp:dam gptkb:Akosombo_Dam
gptkbp:depth 60 meters
gptkbp:economic_activity gptkb:tourism
fishing industry
gptkbp:environmental_concerns habitat loss
overfishing
water pollution
gptkbp:established gptkb:1965
gptkbp:geographical_feature gptkb:reservoir
man-made lake
important water body
largest artificial lake in Africa
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:economic_development
impact on local communities
damming of Volta River
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Volta Lake
gptkbp:importance gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
gptkbp:length 400 kilometers
gptkbp:location gptkb:Ghana
gptkbp:major_rivers gptkb:Volta_River
gptkbp:outflow gptkb:Black_Volta
gptkb:Volta_River
gptkb:White_Volta
gptkb:Oti_River
gptkbp:recreation gptkb:tourism
fishing
boating
gptkbp:surrounding_cities gptkb:Kumasi
Ho
Akosombo
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:Akosombo_Dam
islands
scenic views
gptkbp:transportation ferries
cargo shipping
gptkbp:water_management varies seasonally
gptkbp:water_quality freshwater
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:fish_species
water birds
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Volta_Lake_Resort
gptkb:Volta_River
gptkb:White_Volta
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6