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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.

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