Lake Maracaibo
Fun fact : lake maracaibo is estimated around 36 million years old
Guiana Dolphin
Green Turtle Chelonia
bushbird
Lake Maracaibo's length is 5,132 square miles. While Maracaibo is commonly referred to as a lake, its current characteristics may better classify it as an estuary. It is one of the largest inlets in the Caribbean Sea. A lot of rivers also flow into Lake Maracaibo, the biggest one being the Catatumbo River. It is also the largest lake in South America. Also one of the oldest lakes in the world, reaching up to 36 million years ago. The lake is connected to the Gulf of Venezuela to the north by a narrow spit. In 1917, the first productive well was built there as well. Lake Maracaibo possesses waters with a lot of oxygen, which makes it rich in algae. Therefore, it is easy to catch fish. Lake Maracaibo is a huge lake in Venezuela and in the world. It is also one of the most geographically advanced lakes in the world.
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