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Volta

Volta is a river in central and western Africa that drains into the Gulf of Guinea. Its parts are Black Volta[?], White Volta[?] and Red Volta[?]. The river gave name to Upper Volta before that country was renamed Burkina Faso in 1984.

It is also a Swedish brand of vacuum cleaners.

See also: Alessandro Volta



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