2735General KnowledgeMedium
“Itaipu Dam ” is the second largest Hydro-electric dam in the world after the Three Gorges Dam. It is located in _________ ?
ABrazil
BChina
CCanada
DUSA
Correct answer
A. Brazil
Explanation
Before the unveiling of the Three Gorges Dam, the Itaipu Dam held the number one spot worldwide. Located on the Brazil-Paraguay border, the facility has the capacity to generate 14,000 megawatts.The dam officially opened in 1984, and since then has hit multiple world records. It is the second largest Hydro-electric dam in the world.