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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Area (sq km) Maximum Depth (m) Connections
Sources
1. Gulf of Carpentaria - Wikipedia
Lead section, water area sentence
It covers a water area of about 300,000 km2 (120,000 sq mi).
Lead section, length sentence
The north-south length exceeds 700 km (430 mi).
Lead section, depth sentence
The general depth is between 55 and 66 metres (30 and 36 fathoms) with a maximum depth of 69 metres (38 fathoms).
Infobox, coordinates field (latitude)
14°S 139°E / 14°S 139°E / -14; 139
Infobox, coordinates field (longitude)
14°S 139°E / 14°S 139°E / -14; 139
View the SourceWikidata: Gulf of Carpentaria
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