Golden Gate
North American strait
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Summary
Golden Gate is a strait[1]. It ranks in the top 7% of strait entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,736 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: San Francisco[3]
- Country: United States[4]
- Commons category: Golden Gate (strait)[5]
- Native label: Golden Gate[6]
- Length: 2737 m[7]
- Connects with: San Francisco Bay[8], Pacific Ocean[9]
- Vertical depth: 90 m[10]
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Cultural Significance
Things named for Golden Gate include Golden Gate Bridge[11], a suspension bridge[12], in United States[13], founded in 1937[14].
Why It Matters
Golden Gate has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[15] It is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[16]
Entities named for it include Golden Gate Bridge[11], a suspension bridge[12], in United States[13], founded in 1937[14].