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what is the largest lake in central america?

The largest lake in Central America is Lake Nicaragua , also known as Lake Cocibolca.

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  • Lake Nicaragua is a massive freshwater lake in southwestern Nicaragua and is recognized as the largest lake in Central America by surface area.
  • It covers roughly 8,150–8,260 square kilometers (about 3,150–3,190 square miles), making it one of the larger lakes in the Americas as a whole.
  • The lake is sometimes called a “sweet sea” because it is freshwater yet large enough to have waves and distant horizons like an inland sea.

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