What is difference between gulf and strait?

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The gulf is a large body of water that penetrates the land. It is generally larger than a bay and connects the land and sea. These gulfs are formed typically as a result of continental drift.
A strait is a naturally formed, narrow, typically passable waterway that connects two larger bodies of water. However, it is a flow of water that lies between two landmasses.

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