🌊 King George Sound

Australia · Oceania · 35.05°S, 117.89°E

King George Sound is a sound on the south coast of Western Australia. Named "King George the Third's Sound" by George Vancouver in 1791, it was referred to as "King George's Sound" from 1805. The name "King George Sound" gradually came into use from about 1934, prompted by new Admiralty charts supporting the intention to eliminate the possessive "s" from geographical names.

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Quick facts

Country	Australia
Continent / region	Oceania
Coordinates (approx.)	35.05°S, 117.89°E · view on map

King George Sound is located in Australia, in Oceania.

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