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Fun fact 3 about Lake Volta

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Dodi Island has become a major tourist site in Ghana since its formation in 1961.

Lake Volta
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Lake Volta

Ghana

Area
8,502 km²
Max depth
75 m
Countries
Ghana
18th largest lake in the world

Lake 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).

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