Grand Etang

lake, Grenada, West Indies

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Grand Etang Lake is a volcanic crater lake located in the center of Grenada, an island in the West Indies. It is situated within a national park and is a popular tourist destination known for its scenic beauty and hiking trails. The lake is one of two calderas on the island, the other being the Carenage, the inner harbor of Saint George's, the capital of Grenada. The surrounding area is characterized by lush rainforests and diverse wildlife.1

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…further source of water is Grand Etang, a lake covering 36 acres in the crater of an extinct volcano at an elevation of 1,740 feet (530 metres). The fertile soils are chiefly volcanic, with some limestone in the north.
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…further source of water is Grand Etang, a lake covering 36 acres in the crater of an extinct volcano at an elevation of 1,740 feet (530 metres). The fertile soils are chiefly volcanic, with some limestone in the north.
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