Why has crossing the Strait of Gibraltar been an important migration route?

Answer 1

One of the most important aspects is it separates two cultures that are so different (Morocco and Spain). It is literally a dividing line for Islam and Christianity. It is also a strategic military function. It is one of the only ways for goods to be shipped from Italy, Turkey, and Greece to the UK and France and the United States by water.

Answer 2

There are 2 ways to force all shipping to go around Africa to the south. Close the Suez Canal, or close the Straits of Gibraltar. If you do either one then no ship can go from the Indian ocean to the Atlantic Ocean without going around Africa.

Answer 3

the rock of giraltar is important because it has helped us make so many valuable finds.

Answer 4

The Strait of Gibraltar it is still very important to the ocean-going aquatic mammals that migrate through it twice each year.

Answer 5

Because all shipping from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean has to pass through the Straits of Gibraltar.

Answer 6

It strategically guards the western entrance to the Mediterranean Sea.