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Gulf of Carpentaria

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A large, shallow gulf indenting the northern coast of Australia between the Cape York and Arnhem Land peninsulas. Its warm, tropical waters and extensive wetland fringe support important fisheries and are a breeding ground for numerous marine species.

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