Leche Lagoon

lake, Cuba

Also known as: Milk Lagoon

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Leche Lagoon, located in Cuba, is a saltwater lagoon with a surface area of 26 square miles (67 square km). It is technically considered a sound because it is connected to the Atlantic Ocean by several natural channels. The lagoon gets its name and milky appearance from disturbances in calcium carbonate deposits at its bottom, caused by sea movements. Cuba itself is an archipelago with numerous islands, islets, and cays, forming a significant part of the Antilles island chain. The country features diverse geography, including mountains, plains, and extensive coastal wetlands like the Zapata Peninsula.123

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The latter include Leche (“Milk”) Lagoon, which has a surface area of 26 square miles (67 square km). It is technically a sound because several natural channels connect it to the Atlantic Ocean. Sea movements generate disturbances in the calcium carbonate deposits at the bottom of the lake…
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The latter include Leche (“Milk”) Lagoon, which has a surface area of 26 square miles (67 square km). It is technically a sound because several natural channels connect it to the Atlantic Ocean. Sea movements generate disturbances in the calcium carbonate deposits at the bottom of the lake…
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