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Gulf of Varna

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The Gulf of Varna (Bulgarian: Варненски залив, Varnenski zaliv) is a gulf on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. The length of the gulf is 3 kilometres (1.9 mi). Its maximum width is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi), and its depth ranges from 10 to 18 metres (33 to 59 ft). The Port of Varna and the major city of Varna are located on the gulf.

LocationBlack Sea
Coordinates43°12′N 27°56′E
River sources
None
Ocean/sea sources
Atlantic Ocean
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Gulf of Varna
Cape Galata, View of the Gulf of Varna
Gulf of Varna is located in Bulgaria
Gulf of Varna
Gulf of Varna
Location within Bulgaria
LocationBlack Sea
Coordinates43°12′N 27°56′E
River sources
None
Ocean/sea sources
Atlantic Ocean
Basin countriesBulgaria
Max. length3 km (1.9 mi)
Max. width8 km (5.0 mi)
Average depth
10–18 m (33–59 ft)
Salinity17 ‰
Islands0
SettlementsVarna
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References

  • Географический энциклопедический словарь. Москва. «Советская энциклопедия». 1989. стор. 94 (in Russian)

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