strait of Gibraltar
strait of Gibraltar
The Strait of Gibraltar is the narrow waterway that separates the Iberian Peninsula from Africa. It connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and is only about 8 miles wide at its narrowest point.
The closest gap between the Iberian Peninsula (Spain, Portugal, Andorra and Gibraltar) and Africa is between Gibraltar (South tip of Spain) and Morocco. The narrow stretch of water between these two countries is known as the strait of Gibraltar. To the East of this strait, the Iberian Peninsula is separated from Africa by the Mediterranean sea, and to the West of the strait of Gibraltar, Africa and the Iberian Peninsula are separated by the Atlantic Ocean.The Strait of Gibraltar.
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A narrow point of land extending into water is called a "peninsula." Peninsulas are typically surrounded by water on three sides and connected to a larger landmass on the fourth side. Examples include the Florida peninsula in the United States and the Iberian Peninsula in Europe.
The Red Sea separates Asia from Africa. It is a narrow sea that stretches between the Arabian Peninsula and Northeast Africa.
An isthmus is a narrow strip of land that connects a peninsula to the mainland. It separates two bodies of water and can be formed by natural processes like erosion or tectonic activity. Examples include the Isthmus of Panama connecting North and South America, and the Isthmus of Corinth in Greece.
A peninsula is an extension of land surrounded by water on three sides. Major examples include the Saudi and Iberian peninsulas.
This landform is called a peninsula. It is surrounded by water on three sides and is connected to a larger landmass by a narrow strip of land. Examples include the Italian Peninsula and the Iberian Peninsula.
The narrow body of water that separates Tierra del Fuego from South America is The Strait of Magellan. The strait also separates other islands from South America.
A strip of land surrounded by water on three sides is called a peninsula. Peninsulas are usually connected to a larger landmass through a narrow strip of land. Examples include the Florida Peninsula in the United States and the Iberian Peninsula in Europe.
The Malay Peninsula is a narrow strip of land that extends southward from mainland Asia and separates the Indian Ocean from the South China Sea. It is approximately 40-50 miles wide at its narrowest point.