Lake Volta
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Lake Volta is a massive artificial reservoir in Ghana that covers more surface area than any other human-made lake in the world. It was created by damming the Volta River and serves as an important source of hydroelectric power, water supply, and fishing for Ghana and the region.
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Lake Volta (French: Lac Volta), the largest artificial reservoir in the world based on surface area, is contained behind the Akosombo Dam which generates a substantial amount of Ghana's electricity. It is completely within the country of Ghana and has a surface area of 8,502 square kilometres (3,283 sq mi). It extends from Akosombo in the south to the northern part of the country.
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