How large is the Black Sea?
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The Black Sea is a large inland basin with the following dimensions:
- Surface Area: The Black Sea proper covers approximately 163,000 square miles (422,000 square km). When including the Sea of Azov, the total area is about 178,000 square miles (461,000 square km).1
- Extent: The sea has a maximum east-west reach of about 730 miles (1,175 km). The shortest distance between the tip of the Crimean Peninsula and Cape Kerempe to the south is approximately 160 miles (260 km).1
- Depth: The sea reaches a maximum depth of more than 7,250 feet (2,210 metres) in its south-central sector.1
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