GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Lake Maracaibo
Lake Maracaibo lies in northwestern Venezuela. Its northern connection to the Gulf of Venezuela gives this large basin important estuarine characteristics.
Fast Facts
- The basin lies between Andean uplands and the Sierra de Perijá region.
- The Catatumbo is a major inflowing river; the northern strait connects through El Tablazo Bay toward the gulf.
- Salinity varies with freshwater inflow, marine exchange and depth; the basin is not uniformly fresh.
Connected lessons
- Lake MaracaiboMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- OrinocoRelated places
- Lake TiticacaRelated places
- Lake PoopóRelated places
- Lagoa dos PatosRelated places