Gulf of Varna

Gulf of Varna

Cape Galata, View of the Gulf of Varna
Location Black Sea
Coordinates Coordinates: 43°12′N 27°56′E / 43.200°N 27.933°E / 43.200; 27.933
Ocean/sea sources Atlantic Ocean
Basin countries Bulgaria
Max. length 3 km (1.9 mi)
Max. width 8 km (5.0 mi)
Average depth 10–18 m (33–59 ft)
Salinity 17 ‰
Settlements Varna

The Gulf of Varna (Bulgarian: Варненски залив, Varnenski zaliv) is a gulf on Bulgaria's 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.

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