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W.J. van Blommestein Lake
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W.J. van Blommestein Lake

lake, Suriname
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Professor Doctor Ingenieur W.J. van Blommestein Lake, commonly known as W.J. van Blommestein Lake, is the largest lake in Suriname. It was created by damming the Suriname River at Afobaka. This lake is a crucial source of hydroelectric power for the region, which is used in aluminum production in the town of Brokopondo. The Suriname River flows from the highlands and empties into the Atlantic Ocean, passing through populated areas and serving as a vital waterway.12

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