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How large is Lake Nicaragua compared with other lakes in Central America?
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Lake Nicaragua is the largest lake in Central America. It covers an area of 3,149 square miles (8,157 square km), making it significantly larger than other notable lakes in the region, such as Lake Managua, which spans 400 square miles (1,035 square km). Other major bodies of water in the region, such as Lake Ilopango in El Salvador, are substantially smaller, covering approximately 40 square miles (100 square km).1234