There are 6
Burkina Faso rivers, that originate in Burkina Faso. The rivers of Burkina Faso contribute largely to the agriculture of Burkina Faso. The
Burkina Faso rivers also have a major contribution in the rich forestation of the country. Many countrymen of Burkina Faso ride by boats over the Burkina Faso rivers to reach their workplaces and educational institutions. The waters of Burkina Faso comprise 0.1% of the total area of Burkina Faso.
Of the 6 rivers in Burkina Faso, 3 rivers are recognized as the main rivers of Burkina Faso. These 3 include:
- Nakambe River or The White Volta – Originating in Burkina Faso, it continues to Ghana, where it merges with Lake Volta. Nakambe River has the tributaries of the Red Volta and the Black Volta.
- Nazinon or The Red Volta – It has its origin near the city of Ouagadougou. Its stretch of 320 kilometers continues till it merges with the White Volta.
- Mouhoun or Black Volta – It originates in the western part of Burkina Faso. It has a stretch of 1,352 kilometers. Finally, it meets the White Volta in the country of Ghana. Mouhoun creates a border between Burkina Faso and Ghana.
The other rivers with their origin in Burkina Faso include:
- The Volta
- Komoe River
- Oti River
