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Lake Parime

Lake Parime was once believed to be a vast, lost freshwater lake in northern South America, roughly covering parts of modern-day Guyana, along with Venezuela and Brazil. It was thought to contain the legendary city of El Dorado. However, it is now understood that Lake Parime was a myth; there is no geological or archaeological evidence for its existence. The "lake" likely originated from early explorers' reports or mistaken interpretations of flooded areas or natural formations. Today, it remains an intriguing part of local folklore and history, but it does not exist as a real lake.