Van Diemen Gulf | |
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Coordinates | 11°49′S 131°57′E / 11.817°S 131.950°E |
Type | Gulf |
Etymology | Anthony van Diemen.[1] |
Basin countries | Australia |
Max. length | 75 nautical miles (139 km; 86 mi) [2] |
Max. width | 45 nautical miles (83 km; 52 mi) [2] |
Van Diemen Gulf is a gulf in the Northern Territory of Australia. It connects to the Timor Sea in the north via Dundas Strait. Most of its area is also gazetted as a locality with the name Van Diemen Gulf.