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because....its very ''significant''

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Q: Why is Lake Maracaibo called a lake if it's an inlet?
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How can maracaibo be a lake when it has a opening to the sea?

Technically, it is not a lake, it is an inlet of the Caribbean Sea, but is commonly thought of as a lake


What does maracaibo mean from lake maracaibo?

lake maracaibo OS a wonderful lake it got its name from long time ago in a tribe called abnaki


What is the name of the largest lake in South America that is located in northern Venezuela?

Lake Maracaibo Techinically, Lake Maracaibio is an inlet of the Caribbean Sea.


What Type of lake is lake Maracaibo?

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What lake is South America's largest lake and contains some of Venezuelas most important oil field?

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What is a lake in western venezuela?

Lake Maracaibo is located in western Venezuela. It is 99 miles (159 kilometers) in length, and is 67 miles (108 kilometers) in width.


A wide inlet of a sea or lake is called?

A "bay" is a wide inlet of a sea or lake.


What is the elevation of lake maracaibo?

The approximate depth of Lake Maracaibo is 197 feet. Lake Maracaibo is a large bay that is located in Venezuela.


Lake in South America?

The largest lake is Lake Maracaibo


Is lake maracaibo freshwater or saltwater?

Lake Maracaibo is saltwater, being an estuary rather than a true lake.


What was discovered in venezuel's lake maracaibo in 1914?

In 1914 oil was discovered in the Lake Maracaibo


Why is lake maracaibo important to its region?

Lake Maracaibo acts as a major shipping route to the ports of Maracaibo and Cabimas, plus it supports over 20,000 fishermen who depend on fishing in the lake for their livelyhood.