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How narrow is the Strait of Gibraltar between Morocco and Spain?
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The Strait of Gibraltar, which connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, reaches its narrowest point between Point Marroquí in Spain and Point Cires in Morocco. At this location, the strait is 8 miles (13 km) wide.12