Difference between bay and gulf | Bay Vs Gulf

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Bay-bay is a secluded water body partially surrounded by land on three sides.

It is usually a part of a large water body like the ocean. As the bay is surrounded by land it reduces the speed of wind and blocks wave making it suitable for fishing. A bay is generally formed when land curves inward. The largest bay in the world is the Bay of Bengal. Hudson Bay and San Francisco Bay are also popular.

Gulf-It is part of the ocean or sea extending into the land and is largely surrounded by land. It is a larger form of bay. The Persian Gulf, Gulf of Mexico, Gulf of California are some popular bays of the world.

Now let's summarize the key differences:

Bay Vs Gulf

Bay	Gulf
Can be defined as a water body that is partially surrounded by a landmass	Can be defined as a water body that penetrates the land and surrounded mainly by a landmass.
It has a broader opening	It has a narrower opening
Generally circular or semi-circular in shape	Long and narrow in shape
Some examples are b/ay f Bengal, Hudson Bay, San Francisco Bay	Common examples are the Gulf of Mexico, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Aden
Bay can be formed in many ways like continents drifting together or when the ocean overflows above the coastline	The gulf is formed when earth tectonic plates rift apart