Gulf of Trieste
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The Gulf of Trieste[1] is a shallow bay of the Adriatic Sea, in the extreme northern part of the Adriatic Sea. It is part of the Gulf of Venice and is shared by Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. It is closed to the south by the peninsula of Istria, the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea, shared between Croatia and Slovenia. The entire Slovenian sea is part of the Gulf of Trieste.
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Gulf of Trieste | |
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Gulf of Trieste highlighted in red within the Adriatic Sea | |
Location | Europe |
Coordinates | 45°40′N 13°35′E |
Basin countries | Italy, Slovenia, Croatia |
Surface area | 550 km2 (210 sq mi) |
Average depth | 18.7 m (61 ft) |
Max. depth | 37.25 m (122.2 ft) |
Water volume | 9,500 km3 (7.7×109 acre⋅ft) |
Salinity | 35-38 PSU |
Settlements | Trieste, Koper |
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