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Akosombo Dam and Lake Volta

The Akosombo Dam is Ghana's largest hydroelectric power station, commissioned in 1965 on the Volta River in the Eastern Region. It created Lake Volta, one of the world's largest man-made lakes, spanning over 8,500 square kilometers. The dam and lake serve as major tourist attractions, offering scenic views, boat cruises, and insight into Ghana's energy infrastructure and history.

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The Akosombo Dam is Ghana's largest hydroelectric power station, commissioned in 1965 on the Volta River in the Eastern Region. It created Lake Volta, one of the world's largest man-made lakes, spanning over 8,500 square kilometers. The dam and lake serve as major tourist attractions, offering scenic views, boat cruises, and insight into Ghana's energy infrastructure and history.

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