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What country is on the southern side of the strait of Gibraltar?
The Strait of Gibraltar is a 9 mile wide international waterway that connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean. It also separates Europe from Aftica. Thje Straits of Gibraltar is not claimed by any one country. Spain (and the British possession of Gibraltar) are on the north side of the straits and Morocco (And the Spanish possession of Cueta) is on the south side of the straits.
If you are sailing west along the north coast of Africa on Mediterranean sea to get to the Atlantic Ocean what narrow body of water would you need to cross?
the Strait of Gibraltar
What is Spain's surrounding?
Spain is surrounded by France (to the North East), Portugal (to the West). In terms of seas and oceans the Balearic Sea is to the East, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the bay of Biscay to the North and then the straight of Gibraltar to the south. The strait of Gibraltar is a very narrow 'entrance' into the Mediterranean from the Atlantic. When you cross the strait from Spain you reach Morocco.
Would you have to cross water to get to European Spain from Morocco?
Yes. You would either have to cross the Mediterranean Sea, the Strait of Gibraltar or the Atlantic Ocean. Iberia and Morocco do not touch.
Who was the worlds first handicapped to cross the strait of Gibraltar?
Taranth Shenoy (India)
Why do people move to Spain illegally every year?
Answer 1they move because of too much trouble within countriesAnswer 2Spain is the closest EU member to Africa and promises a better life and a better economy for many Africans both from Morocco (the African country closest to Spain) and from the remainder of West Africa. As a result, many Africans try to cross the Strait of Gibraltar or the west Mediterranean Sea to get to Spain. Unfortunately, this creates huge problems since the Mediterranean Sea and Strait of Gibraltar have very strong currents and a large percentage of the Africans who make the journey do not survive it.
Is it possible to cross the border between Spain and Gibraltar everyday - to live in Spain and work in Gibraltar?
Yes, the border has been open for some years now.
Was Arti Pradhan the first woman to cross the Strait of Gibraltar?
In 1987, Arti Pradhan became the youngest female swimmer to swim the English Channel. I can't find any reference to her having swum across the Strait of Gibraltar.
Who was the first woman to cross the strait of Gibraltar?
The first woman to cross the Strait of Gibraltar was Mercedes Gleitze, a British swimmer. She accomplished this feat on October 7, 1928, becoming the first woman to swim the strait, which is approximately 14 kilometers wide at its narrowest point. Gleitze's swim was significant not only for her personal achievement but also for inspiring future generations of female athletes.
Do you need a pasport to go to Gibraltar?
You need a valid British or EU passport to enter Gibraltar - Spanish nationals can also use the identity card.Visitors entering from Spain, who require a visa to enter Spain, should beware. By going to Gibraltar you will be deemed to have left Spain and so may well require a new visa to cross back into Spain.
How did Hannibal cross strait of Gibraltar with war elephants?
Hannibal crossed the Strait of Gibraltar by leading his army, including war elephants, from the Iberian Peninsula into North Africa during his campaign against Rome in the Second Punic War. He transported the elephants and troops across the strait using ships, specifically adapted to accommodate the large animals. The crossing was a strategic maneuver that allowed him to position his forces for a surprise attack against Rome from the north. Hannibal's successful crossing is celebrated as a remarkable feat of military logistics and determination.
What is the distance from Morocco to Spain?
The question is ambiguous. It is approximately 9 miles from North Africa to Europe across the Straits of Gibraltar. Spain has two Autonomous Cities, Melilla and Ceuta on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa surrounded by Morocco. The distance between Spain and Morocco there is one step to cross the border.
