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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). [ 1 ]
Lake Volta is a reservoir impounded by the Akosombo Dam on the lower Volta River in southern Ghana. It is one of the largest reservoirs in the world. It extends from the Akosombo Dam in southeastern Ghana to the town of Yapei in the Central Gonja District, Northern Region of Ghana, some 400 kilometres (250 mi) to the north.
The construction of the Akosombo Dam resulted in the flooding of part of the Volta River Basin and its upstream fields, and in the creation of Lake Volta which covers 3.6% of Ghana's total land area. [2] Lake Volta was formed between 1962 and 1966 and necessitated the relocation of about 80,000 people, who represented 1% of the population. [14]
The Adomi Bridge is located in Atimpoku in the Eastern Region of Ghana, which is along the Volta River. The bridge carries National Route N2 and connects parts of the Eastern Region and Juapong in the North Tongu District, Ho, Hohoe, and other towns in the Volta Region. A trip from the northern regions of Ghana on N2 would go through the ...
The mouth of the Oti was formerly on the Volta River, but it now flows into Lake Volta reservoir in Ghana. [2] The river crosses the northern part of Togo in a savannah-clad valley some 40 or 50 km (25 or 31 mi) wide. Along the margins of the river is gallery forest which floods periodically.
Lake Oconee—a reservoir located 75 miles east of Atlanta—provided the perfect setting thanks to its idyllic landscape made up of calm waters and lush greenery. Plus, it felt intimate. Plus, it ...
The couple took most of Justin’s original artwork with them Jan. 7 as smoke and ember clouded the sky. Left behind, though, was so much more, like antiques belonging to Toler Carr’s mother.
Volta River [1] The Volta river system. Angongwi; Todzie River [7] Lake Volta. Afram River; River Asukawkaw; Oti River [8] Mo River; Atakora River; Sene River [9] Daka River; Pru River; Black Volta (Mouhoun River) Tain River [10] White Volta (Nakambé) Kulpawn River. Sisili River [11] Red Volta (Nazinon)