Fun fact 5 about Lake Volta
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An estimated 7,000 to 10,000 children work in the fishing industry on Lake Volta.
Lake Volta
Ghana
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Lake Volta
Ghana
Area
8,502 km²
Max depth
75 m
Countries
Ghana
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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