Which two continents are separated by the Strait of Gibraltar?

The Strait of Gibraltar is the dividing line between Europe and Africa.

The Strait of Gibraltar lies between the southernmost tip of Spain and the northwest of Africa. It is an important gateway connecting the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean. The narrowest part of the canyon is only 13km, and the widest part in the west of the canyon is 43km. The shallowest water depth is 30 1m, the deepest water depth is 1 18 1m, and the average water depth is about 375m m. The sea speed from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea via the Strait of Gibraltar is 4 kilometers per hour.

It was used by Atlantic navigators in the early years, and the exploration fleets of Mediterranean countries frequently passed here and reached the Atlantic Ocean. Today, the Strait of Gibraltar is still an important passage from the Atlantic Ocean to southern Europe, North Africa and West Asia.

Climatic characteristics of Gibraltar Strait

1, summer

The strait of Gibraltar and its adjacent areas belong to the Mediterranean climate, which is controlled by subtropical high in summer, with dry heat and little rain and strong evaporation.

2. Winter

Controlled by the westerly belt, there are many cyclone activities, which are mild and rainy.

3. Spring and autumn

In spring, it is rainy and windy. Due to the water surface temperature difference between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean and the intersection of warm and humid air currents above, foggy weather will appear, which will cover the whole strait and have low visibility, which is a great threat to the navigation of ships.