Between the above ledge of rocks and the Volta River, 26 miles E, the shore consists of an uninterrupted beach. For 5 miles E of the ledge, the coast is formed by a low, clay cliff. Then, for the next 13 miles, it is formed by a sandy ridge, 4 to 5m high, which is covered by a few bushes. This ridge separates Songaw Lagoon, a large salt water lagoon, from the sea. The lagoon is caused by the overflow from the Volta River. Its surface is broken by large tracts of swamps, some covered by grass and others by jungle, with a few high scattered trees. Ada (5°47'N., 0°38'E.) is situated 2.5 miles W of the entrance to the Volta River. This town may be easily identified by a prominent mission house standing near its W end. The house is long, white, and flat roofed.

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