Winam Gulf

Winam GulfWinam Gulf, southwestern Kenya.
Winam Gulf, Kenya
Winam Gulf, Kenya

Winam Gulf, gulf of the northeastern corner of Lake Victoria, southwestern Kenya, East Africa. It is a shallow inlet, 35 miles (56 km) long and 15 miles wide, and is connected to the main lake by a channel 3 miles wide. The port of Kisumu stands on its northeastern shore.

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Article Title: Winam Gulf
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 08 December 2023
Access Date: March 13, 2025