Gulf of Hammamet
Gulf of Hammamet (Tunisian Arabic: خليج الحمامات) is a large gulf in northeastern Tunisia.
Gulf of Hammamet | |
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Gulf of Hammamet Location in Tunisia | |
Coordinates | 36°5′N 10°45′E |
Native name | خليج الحمامات |
Ocean/sea sources | Mediterranean |
Basin countries | Tunisia |
Max. length | 32 km (20 mi) |
Max. width | 75 km (47 mi) |
Settlements | Hammamet[1] |
Geography
The Gulf of Hammamet is located south of the Cape Bon peninsula. To the other side of the Cape Bon peninsula is the Gulf of Tunis.
Hammamet, a popular vacation resort city, lies at the northwestern edge of the gulf.[2]
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