Yojoa, Lake

Lake, central Honduras.

The country's largest inland lake, it has an area of 110 sq mi (285 sq km). It is volcanic in origin and sits at an elevation of 2,133 ft (650 m). It and the surrounding region are popular tourist destinations.

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▪ lake, Honduras

Spanish  Lago De Yojoa,  

      lake in northwestern Honduras. The nation's largest inland lake, Yojoa has an area of 110 square miles (285 square km). It is volcanic in origin and nestles at an elevation of 2,133 feet (650 m) amid forested mountains. The region is a popular tourist resort, with fishing and duck shooting on the lake and hunting in the surrounding hills. Yojoa is easily accessible, lying on the main highway linking Tegucigalpa, the national capital, with San Pedro Sula and urban centres on the Caribbean.

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