The Strategic Marvel: Strait of Gibraltar #shorts

Discover the fascinating secrets of the Strait of Gibraltar in this short, captivating video! Located between Spain and Morocco, this narrow waterway connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and has played a crucial role in world history. From the ancient Phoenicians and Romans to its strategic importance during World War II, controlling the Strait of Gibraltar has meant commanding the seas.

Learn about the vibrant marine life that inhabits these waters and the bustling shipping lanes that make it one of the busiest maritime routes globally. Explore how this natural marvel symbolizes the intersection of East and West, old and new.

Join us as we delve into the rich history, strategic significance, and natural beauty of the Strait of Gibraltar. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more amazing stories from around the globe!

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[kc]

Located between Morocco, and the UK /Spain

[Robert-ptk]

I passed thru the Straight of Gibraltar as a young marine on a medcruse in 1974,

[apscoflapsco]

I crossed it last week, from Tarifa to tangier

[lirache]

Its much bigger than you think, the currents and swirls are pretty extreme at times, it'll be near close to impossible to build a bridge here. They also thought of building an under water tunnel, the expenses would be astronomical. Maybe in the far future.

[lirache]

I live here, i can see africa from my they were thinking about building a bridge here until they real thought about it and realised it was a stupid idea off to the beach ✌️

[samantha]

Sad we sailed right passed going to Spain

[wrdennig]

I thought they were going to dam the straits of Gibraltar in order to reclaim all that land for farming.

[John-stq]

No then you will have a new flood . Big time.