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cape

Headland of large size extending into a body of water, usually the sea

EntityQ185113

Subclass of: coast
, headland

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In geography, a cape is a headland, peninsula or promontory extending into a body of water, usually a sea. A cape usually represents a marked change in trend of the coastline, often making them important landmarks in sea navigation. This also makes them prone to natural forms of erosion, mainly tidal actions, resulting in a relatively short geological lifespan.

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Said to be the same as: headland
point
OpenStreetMap tag: natural=cape

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