Trou Caïman
| Trou Caïman | |
|---|---|
| Location | Plaine du Cul-de-Sac |
| Coordinates | 18°39′N 72°08′W / 18.650°N 72.133°W |
| Type | Saline lake |
| Basin countries | Haiti |
| Max. length | 9 km (5.6 mi) |
| Max. width | 3 km (1.9 mi) |
| Surface area | 16 km² (6.2 mi²) |
Trou Caïman (literally "Caiman's Hole" in French), sometimes called Eau Gallée by locals, is a saltwater lake in Haiti known for its excellent birdwatching opportunities. The lake is 9 km (5.6 mi) long, 3 km (1.9 mi) wide, and approximately 16 km² (6.2 mi²) in area.[1] It is located northeast of Croix-des-Bouquets in the Ouest department in the Plaine du Cul-de-Sac rift valley nearby much larger saline lakes such as Lake Azuéi in Haiti, and Lake Enriquillo in the Dominican Republic.
References
- ^ Schutt-Ainé, Patricia (1994). Haiti: A Basic Reference Book. Miami, Florida: Librairie Au Service de la Culture. p. 22. ISBN 0-9638599-0-0.
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