Trou Caïman

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lake_name = Trou Caïman
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location = Plaine du Cul-de-Sac
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type = saline lake
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basin_countries = Haiti
length = 9 km (5.6 mi)
width = 3 km (1.9 mi)
area = 16 km² (6.2 mi²)
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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. [cite book | last = Schutt-Ainé | first = Patricia | coauthors = Staff of Librairie Au Service de la Culture | title = Haiti: A Basic Reference Book | publisher = Librairie Au Service de la Culture | date = 1994 | location = Miami, Florida | pages = p. 22 | id = ISBN 0-9638599-0-0 ] It is located northeast of Croix-des-Bouquets in the Ouest Department on 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.

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