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The Strait of Gibraltar is a natural strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. The Gibraltar strait also acts as a sort of political boundary between two countries: Spain and Morocco.
The Strait of Gibraltar separates the two continents of Europe and Africa. The distance between the two continents is measured at 13 kilometers on the narrowest point of the strait. The depth of the waters of the Strait of Gibraltar may reach 900 meters at its deepest point. Ferries are available to transport the interested passenger from Europe to Africa and back.
The British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar lies on the northern side of the strait. The boundaries of the Strait of Gibraltar are known as the Pillars of Hercules. Hercules was a mythical Greek hero. The Gibraltar waterway is part of the vital commercial shipping route in this part of the world.
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