Engineering construction of Hydroelectric dam

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The Alqueva dam was constructed to use spanish portuguese borderline river Guadiana as a water reservoir for the dry southern regions. It is considered to be the biggest barrage in Europe.

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Location: Rua de Moura 25, 7220 Alqueva, Portugal
Photo credit: © Cro Magnon / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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