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 |
| 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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