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Gulf St. Vincent (34°29′ S 138°15′ E) is a large inlet of water on the southern coast of Australia, in the state of South Australia. It is bordered by two peninsulas, the Yorke Peninsula to the west and the Fleurieu Peninsula to the south east with the world renowned Kangaroo Island across the opening to the Southern Ocean on the southwest. The capital of South Australia, Adelaide, is situated on its east coast. Other notable towns located on the Gulf include Ardrossan, Port Wakefield, Edithburgh and Port Vincent. Motto: United for the Common Wealth Nickname: Festival State Other Australian states and territories Capital Adelaide Government Governor Premier Const. ... A peninsula is a geographical formation consisting of an extension of land from a larger body, surrounded by water on three sides. ... The Yorke Peninsula is a peninsula located north-west and west of Adelaide in South Australia, Australia, between Spencer Gulf on the west and Gulf St. ... The Fleurieu Peninsula is a picturesque peninsula located south of Adelaide in South Australia, Australia. ... Kangaroo Island is Australias third largest island - after Tasmania and Melville Island. ... Adelaide is the capital city of the Australian state of South Australia. ... Ardrossan is a small town on the east coast of the Yorke Peninsula, about 150kms from Adelaide, South Australia. ...


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Gulf Saint Vincent - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (190 words)
Gulf Saint Vincent (34°29′S 138°15′E) is a large inlet of water on the southern coast of Australia, in the state of South Australia.
It is bordered by two peninsulas, the Yorke Peninsula to the west and the Fleurieu Peninsula to the south east with the world renowned Kangaroo Island across the opening to the Southern Ocean on the southwest.
The gulf is also abundant with various organisms from the classes crustaecea and polychaeta, as well as various species of sea squirts and sea urchins.
Gulf Shores Alabama Real Estate (499 words)
Gulf Shores, Alabama is located at the southernmost tip of Alabama; 50 miles southeast of Mobile, Alabama; 35 miles west of Pensacola, Florida; on Alabama Highways 59 and 182; easily accessible from Interstate 65 and 10.
Bordered on the south by the Gulf of Mexico; on the east by Perdido Bay, on the north by the Intracoastal Waterway and on the west by Mobile Bay.
The natural amenities of Gulf Shores have made it particularly attractive to retirees from throughout the United States and as a result, the City's population tends to fluctuate as "snowbirds" spend winter months in the community.
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