What is the name of Haiti's largest lake?
Q: What is the name of Haiti's largest lake?
A: The largest lake of Haiti is Étang Saumâtre, also known as Lake Azuei or Lago del Fondo.
Q: Where is Étang Saumâtre located?
A: Étang Saumâtre is located 29 kilometres (18 mi) east of Port-au-Prince in the Ouest Department. Its eastern side is part of the border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Q: How long and wide is Étang Saumâtre?
A: Étang Saumâtre has a length, from northwest to southeast, of 22 kilometres (14 miles). Its maximum width is 12 kilometres (7.5 miles). The total area is 170 square kilometres (66 square miles).
Q: What color is the water in this lake?
A: The water of the lake is dark blue.
Q: How salty does it compare to sea water?
A: Its salinity is about one fifth (1/5) the salinity of sea water.
Q: Are there any animals living near this lake?
A: Yes, many water birds visit the lake to feed, including flamingos. There are also American crocodiles and some fishes including tilapia.
Q: Is there much vegetation around this lake?
A: Because it is an arid region, the vegetation around the lake is poor with cacti and small shrubs.
