Straits of Gibraltar

A form of Strait of Gibraltar — A strait between Spain and Morocco, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

Meanings

proper nounthe Straits of Gibraltar pl (plural only)
  1. alternativepluralplural onlyAlternative form of Strait of Gibraltar.
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    IT is evident, from the above deſcription, that thoſe iſlands lay to the ſouth-weft of Hercules's Pillars, or Streights of Gibraltar; for he ſays, " the rough northerly and eaſterly winds which blow " from the coaſts of Europe and Africa towards thoſe iſlands ; " conſequently they could not be any of the Azores or Weſtern Iſlands, the ſouthermoſt of which does not lie farther ſouth than the Streights of Gibraltar.

    [1764, The History of the Discovery and Conquest of the Canary Islands, London, →OCLC, page ii

    The neighboring countries, separated by the Straits of Gibraltar, have extensive trade relations and cooperate closely on migration, defense and energy issues. Spain Friday said the two sides sought to confront "common challenges" together, "especially cooperation in the management of migratory flows in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic."

    2022 March 19, “Morocco says Spain backs its designs on Western Sahara”, in DW News, archived from the original on 18 Mar 2022

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