Brokopondo Reservoir in Suriname

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Brokopondo Reservoir in Suriname

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The Brokopondo Reservoir or formally known as the Professor Doctor Ingenieur W. J. van Blommestein Meer (Brokopondostuwmeer) is an extremely gigantic water reservoir. Truth be told, this Suriname reservoir is one of the greatest reservoirs in the entire world with a territory of 602 square miles or 1,560 square kilometers.

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It was named after a Dutch hydro design who dwelled in Surakarta, Indonesia. There isn't much to find around there however it is a vital point of interest for the Surinamese individuals since it gives the nation's water.