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Explain why Lake Maracaibo cannot be considered the largest lake in South America. What is South America’s largest lake, and what special distinction does it have?

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Lake Titicaca is officially the largest lake in South America. Lake Maracaibo is actually larger in size; however, it cannot officially be classified as a lake since it is connected to the Caribbean Sea.

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