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Gulf of Varna

Coordinates: 43°12′N 27°56′E / 43.200°N 27.933°E / 43.200; 27.933
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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
LocationBlack Sea
Coordinates43°12′N 27°56′E / 43.200°N 27.933°E / 43.200; 27.933
River sourcesNone
Ocean/sea sourcesAtlantic Ocean
Basin countriesBulgaria
Max. length3 km (1.9 mi)
Max. width8 km (5.0 mi)
Average depth10–18 m (33–59 ft)
Salinity17 ‰
Islands0
SettlementsVarna

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.

References

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