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Lagoa dos Patos
Lagoa dos Patos lies in Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil, behind a coastal barrier beside the Atlantic. It is a large lagoon, distinct from an inland mountain lake.
Fast Facts
- Its southern outlet connects to the Atlantic at Rio Grande.
- Freshwater reaches it from a substantial river catchment, including the Guaíba system.
- Salinity varies spatially and seasonally as river discharge competes with marine-water entry.
Connected lessons
- Lagoa dos PatosMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Lake MaracaiboRelated places
- Lake PoopóRelated places
- CamposRelated places