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New Zealand Geographic Features
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whanga
|
bay

A deep indentation in the coastline of seas and large lakes.
Alternative/related Māori terms
aka
Associated features
whanga | harbour
āpitikokorupūwahatakutaiwhanga
Drawing of a coastline with a harbour and bays.

New Zealand Geographic Features

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