Strait of gibraltar

Strait of Gibraltar.

The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow channel that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates the Iberian Peninsula in Europe from Morocco in Africa. It is 36 miles (58 km) long and just 8 miles (13 km) across at its most narrow point. Around 300 ships cross the Strait of Gibraltar each day — about one ship every five minutes. #YourPlanetEarth #planetearth

Strait of Gibraltar

The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow water passage that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea and is one of the world’s busiest waterways.

6 million years ago, the Mediterranean Sea had dried up until a connection to the Atlantic Ocean was created by the Strait of Gibraltar. Read more about the origin and peculiarities of the Strait.

In this article, we take a look at the top 10 facts you must know about the Straits of Gibraltar. From the strange etymology to the geographical and economic significance it has, this is your go-to guide for anything related to the Straits of Gibraltar.

Table of Contents (click to expand)What If The Strait Closed?How Did The Mediterranean Form?Is It Possible That The Mediterranean May Dry Up Again? If the Strait of Gibraltar closed, the Mediterranean Sea would turn into a desert, rather than remaining a body of water. The Strait of Gibraltar is a short waterway that connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. A strait is a narrow stretch of water that connects two seas or other large bodies of water. This 13-kilometer-wide…

Photo about the Strait of Gibraltar and African Coast at sunset. Image of gibraltar, coast, twilight - 29358298