Gulf of Guinea

A large inlet of the eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean along the coast of West and Central Africa, extending from Cape Palmas to Cape Lopez.

Atlantic Ocean: The ocean basin between the Americas, Europe, and Africa. The Gulf of Guinea is a northeastern inlet of the Atlantic.
Niger Delta: A vast river delta in southern Nigeria where the Niger River reaches the Gulf of Guinea. It is the gulf’s largest and most economically consequential delta.
Gulf of Guinea current: A warm surface current flowing eastward along the northern coast of the Gulf of Guinea. It helps redistribute heat and influences coastal marine conditions.
South Atlantic Ocean: The portion of the Atlantic Ocean lying between the equator and the Southern Ocean. The gulf’s basin is part of the Atlantic system shaped by South Atlantic history.
Cape Palmas: A headland in southeastern Liberia marking the western end of the Gulf of Guinea. It forms the gulf’s western boundary in common geographic descriptions.
Port of Tema: Ghana’s principal seaport, located near Accra on the Gulf of Guinea. It is a major commercial gateway on the gulf’s northern coast.
West African monsoon: A seasonal circulation bringing moist southwesterly winds and rainfall to West Africa. Its ocean moisture supply helps drive the region’s rainy season.
Opening of the South Atlantic Ocean: The tectonic separation of South America and Africa that created the South Atlantic basin. Continental breakup established the ocean basin into which the gulf opens.
Cape Lopez: A headland on the coast of Gabon, near the equator. It marks the gulf’s southeastern boundary in common geographic descriptions.
Port of Abidjan: The principal seaport of Côte d’Ivoire, on the Ébrié Lagoon beside the Gulf of Guinea. It serves as a major transport hub on the gulf’s western shore.

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