What is the name of the lake?
Q: What is the name of the lake?
A: The lake is called Lake Enriquillo.
Q: Where is it located?
A: It is located in western Dominican Republic, near the border with Haiti.
Q: What was its Taíno name?
A: Its Taíno name was Hagueygagon.
Q: How big is the lake?
A: The lake has an area of 265 km².
Q: What is the elevation of Lake Enriquillo compared to sea level?
A: Its surface is around 44 meters below sea level, which makes it the lowest point in the Caribbean.
Q: Are there any islands in Lake Enriquillo?
A: Yes, there are three small islands in the lake - Isla Cabritos, Barbarita, and La Islita.
Q: What kind of wildlife can be found at Lake Enriquillo?
A: There are water birds such as flamingos that visit to feed, American crocodiles and some fishes like tilapia.
