Gulf Explained

A gulf is a large inlet from an ocean into a landmass, typically (though not always) with a narrower opening than a bay. The term was used traditionally for large, highly indented navigable bodies of salt water that are enclosed by the coastline.^[1] Many gulfs are major shipping areas, such as the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Mexico, Gulf of Finland, and Gulf of Aden.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Book: Gregory, George . George Gregory (British writer) . 1816 . A Dictionary of Arts and Sciences . 2 . First American . Philadelphia . Isaac Peirce . 25 June 2020 . 269 . A sea is a smaller collection of waters; as the Black Sea. A gulf is a part of the sea which is nearly surrounded with land; as the gulf of Venice. A bay has a wider entrance than a gulf; as the Bay of Biscay. A strait is a narrow passage that joins..
2. Book: Duggal . Gita . Chowdhury . Baruna Ray . Madhubun ICSE Geography 6 . New Delhi . Vikas Publishing House . 9789325994645 . 32 . A gulf is an inlet of an ocean or a sea deep into the land with a narrow mouth. It is more highly indented, more enclosed by the coast and larger than a bay. Some examples of gulfs are Persian Gulf, Gulf of Mexico, Gulf of Eden and Gulf of.... 25 June 2020.