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Which strait separates Europe from Africa?
Answer
Strait of Gibraltar
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. At its narrowest point, Spain and Morocco are roughly 8.9 miles apart.
💡 Did you know?
Strong currents at Gibraltar create underwater waves hundreds of feet tall that ships must navigate carefully.
Other options people guess
- English Channel
- Bering Strait
- Strait of Hormuz
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- straits
- Europe
- Africa
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