EASTERN REGION

Akosombo Dam also known as the Akosombo Hydroelectric Project is a hydroelectric dam on the Volta River. The dam is located in the Akosombo gorge and is part of the Volta River. Lake Volta is the largest man-made lake in the world. It covers 8,502 square kilometers (3,283 sq. mi) which are 3.6% of Ghana’s land area. The dam is 132 meters high from its foundation and 660 meters long. It has created a reservoir of water of about 780-kilometer square surface area with a total storage capacity of 148 meters. The Dam over the years has been a major destination for educational tourism and the main source of hydroelectric power for the country.

Boti Waterfall is a seasonal waterfall which is located at Huhunya in the Yilo Krobo Municipality. It has a height of about 30 meters with a maximum speed of about 5km per second. The waterfall is at its peak usually between June to August. The attraction is complemented by a fascinating umbrella rock and the three-in-one palm tree situated a few metres from the fall.

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