Lagoa dos Patos (Portuguese pronunciation: [laˈɡo.ɐ dus ˈpatus], [lɐˈɡow.wɐ], locally [laˈɡo.ɐ dos ˈpatʊs]; English: Ducks' Lake) is the largest lagoon in Brazil and the largest barrier-lagoon in South America.[1] It is located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil. It covers an area of 10,000 km2 (3,900 sq mi),[1] is 174 miles (280 km) long and has a maximum width of 44 miles (60 km).[citation needed]