Gulf St Vincent
Gulf St Vincent, sometimes referred to as St Vincent Gulf, St Vincent's Gulf or Gulf of St Vincent, is the eastern of two large inlets of water on the southern coast of Australia, in the state of South Australia, the other being the larger Spencer Gulf, from which it is separated by Yorke Peninsula. On its eastern side the gulf is bordered by the Adelaide Plains and the Fleurieu Peninsula.
| Gulf St Vincent | |
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Gulf St Vincent is the easternmost of the two inlets | |
Gulf St Vincent | |
| Location | Australia |
| Coordinates | 35°S 138°E |
| Type | Gulf |
| River sources | Bungala, Dry Creek, Field, Gawler, Gilbert, Light, Little Para River, Onkaparinga, Patawalonga, Port, Sturt, Torrens, Wakefield |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Max. length | 138.9 km (86.3 mi) |
| Max. width | 61.15 km (38.00 mi) |
| Surface area | 6,800 km2 (2,600 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Max. depth | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Islands | Garden Island Troubridge Island Torrens Island |
| Settlements | Adelaide |
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