Straits and Channels

Straits and channels are natural waterways that facilitate maritime navigation. A strait is a narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies, often separating landmasses, like the Strait of Gibraltar between Spain and Morocco. A channel, on the other hand, usually refers to a deeper, narrower passage within a body of water, often used for navigation, such as the English Channel between England and France. Both straits and channels are crucial for shipping and trade, as they provide pathways for vessels to travel between oceans, seas, and ports.