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Where are the Straits of Florida located?

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Map of the Gulf of Mexico showing surrounding regions of the United States, Mexico, Cuba, and the Yucatan Peninsula. The map highlights underwater features such as shelves, escarpments, canyons, and the Mexico Basin, with varying shades of blue indicating water depths. Major coastal cities like Houston, New Orleans, Tampa, and Havana are labeled, and spot depths are marked in meters.
Gulf of Mexico / Gulf of America

The Straits of Florida are a marine passage that connects the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean.12

Geographically, the straits are situated between the Florida Keys to the north and the island of Cuba to the south, extending eastward toward The Bahamas. At their narrowest point, the passage is approximately 93 miles (150 km) wide. This area is significant as the origin of the Florida Current, which serves as the initial segment of the Gulf Stream.12