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What is Lake Kariba?
Lake Kariba is a huge man-made lake on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It was created in the late 1950s by damming the Zambezi River, primarily to generate hydroelectric power. It is one of the largest artificial lakes in the world by volume, and a vital resource for both countries, supporting fishing, tourism, and transport like the ferry in the story.
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