Gulf vs. Peninsula: Key Differences

Gulf: Large sea indentation partly enclosed by land (e.g., Gulf of Mexico, Persian Gulf).

Peninsula: Landmass nearly surrounded by water but connected to mainland (e.g., Florida, Iberia, Korea).

Distinctions

• Shape: Gulfs wider than long; peninsulas longer than wide.
• Location: Gulfs on continental coasts; peninsulas anywhere in oceans.
• Formation: Gulfs from erosion (glaciers, rivers, waves); peninsulas from sediment deposition.