Gibraltar, Strait of

geographical name

channel between Europe (Spain and Gibraltar) and Africa (Morocco and Ceuta) connecting the Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea; about 8 miles (12.8 kilometers) wide at its narrowest point

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“Gibraltar, Strait of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gibraltar%2C%20Strait%20of. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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