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 is the longest river in the world, with a length of 6,650 km (4,132 mi).
 is the longest river in the world, with a length of 6,650 km (4,132 mi).
  includes the upper branches of the Black, Red and White Volta Rivers in Burkina Faso, which converge in Ghana to form the Volta.  Lake Volta, formed by the Akosombo Dam, is one of the world's largest artificial lakes. The dam's hydroelectric power plant generates most of Ghana's electricity.
 includes the upper branches of the Black, Red and White Volta Rivers in Burkina Faso, which converge in Ghana to form the Volta.  Lake Volta, formed by the Akosombo Dam, is one of the world's largest artificial lakes. The dam's hydroelectric power plant generates most of Ghana's electricity.  
  connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea. The man-made waterway was completed in 1869, after 10 years of construction.
 connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea. The man-made waterway was completed in 1869, after 10 years of construction. 
  is the largest lake in Africa (by area), the largest tropical lake in the world, and the world's second largest freshwater lake by surface area.
 is the largest lake in Africa (by area), the largest tropical lake in the world, and the world's second largest freshwater lake by surface area.
  is  known as  Lake Nyasa in Tanzania and Lago Niassa in Mozambique. It is the third largest, and second deepest lake in Africa, and the ninth largest in the world.
 is  known as  Lake Nyasa in Tanzania and Lago Niassa in Mozambique. It is the third largest, and second deepest lake in Africa, and the ninth largest in the world. 
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