A gulf of the northeastern Atlantic along the coasts of western France and northern Spain, known historically for rough seas and strong currents that challenged sailing ships. Its continental shelf drops away sharply into some of the deepest water off Western Europe.
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Area (sq km) Maximum Depth (m) Connections
Sources
1. Bay of Biscay - Wikipedia
Infobox, area field
223,000 km2 (86,000 sq mi)
Infobox, maximum length field
593.7 km (368.9 mi)
Infobox, maximum depth field
4,735 m (15,535 ft)
Infobox, coordinates field (latitude)
45°30′N 04°24′W / 45.500°N 4.400°W / 45.500; -4.400
Infobox, coordinates field (longitude)
45°30′N 04°24′W / 45.500°N 4.400°W / 45.500; -4.400
View the SourceWikidata: Bay of Biscay
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