Between Morón and the north coast are several lakes, including the Laguna de Leche (the Lagoon of Milk, so called for its white appearance because of large lime deposits underwater) which is the largest natural lake in Cuba.
Economy
Central Ciego de Ávila is used for cattle ranching, elsewhere in the province sugar, pineapples and citrus fruit are grown. Pineapples are the staple crop, but sweet potatoes, potatoes, yuca, plantains, and bananas are also cultivated for national consumption.
In 2004, the province of Ciego de Ávila had a population of 416,370.[3] With a total area of 6,783.13 km2 (2,618.98 sq mi),[5] the province had a population density of 61.4/km2 (159/sq mi).