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    • The formation of strait was through scouring by erosion. It had for many millennia (since the last warm interglacial) been a land bridge that linked the Weald in Great Britain to the Boulonnais in the Pas de Calais. Though pitted by troughs and rivers, the English Channel was almost mainly land at the height of the last ice age. The predominant geology of both and of … See more

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    The Strait of Dover or Dover Strait is the strait at the narrowest part of the English Channel, marking the boundary between the Channel and the North Sea, and separating Great Britain from continental Europe. … See more

    Shipping traffic

    Most maritime traffic between the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea and Baltic Sea passes through the Strait of Dover, rather than taking the longer and more dangerous route around the north of Scotland. The strait is on… See more

    LocationNorth Sea–English Channel (Atlantic Ocean)
    Basin countriesFrance · United Kingdom
    Min. width20 miles (32 km)
    Average depth150 feet (46 m)
    Marine wildlife

    The depth of the strait varies between 68 m (223 ft) at the Lobourg strait and 20 m (66 ft) at the highest banks. The seabed forms successions of three habitats:
    • rocky zones relatively deserted by ships wanting to … See more

    Unusual crossings

    Many crossings other than in conventional vessels have been attempted, including by pedalo, jetpack, bathtub, amphibious vehicle and more commonly by swimming. Since French law bans many of them, unlike English law, … See more

    Ice

    In the late 17th century during the "Little Ice Age", there were reports of severe winter ice in the English Channel and Strait of Dover, including a case in 1684 of only a league of open water remaining between Dover and … See more

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  1. The Strait of Dover is a narrow water passage that separates England from France and connects the English Channel with the North Sea1. It is located between approximately 51°06′N 1°14′E and 51°12′N 1°24′E2. The strait is approximately 20 miles (32 km) across2. The map shows the location of the Strait of Dover between England and France, and part of the English Channel and the North Sea. It also shows nearby towns such as Dover, Calais, and Dunkirk3.
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    Strait of Dover, narrow water passage separating England (northwest) from France (southeast) and connecting the English Channel (southwest) with the North Sea (northeast).

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    The cliffs are part of the coastline of Kent in England between approximately 51°06′N 1°14′E and 51°12′N 1°24′E, at the point where Great Britain is closest to continental Europe —the Strait of Dover is a distance of approximately 20 miles (32 km) across.

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    This map shows the location of the Strait of Dover between England and France, and part of the English Channel and the North Sea. It also shows nearby towns such as Dover, Calais, and Dunkirk.

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    Where is the Strait of Dover?Map showing the location of the Strait of Dover. The Strait of Dover or Dover Strait is the strait at the narrowest part of the English Channel . The strait is at the east end of the English Channel, where it joins the North Sea. Its width is the shortest distance between France and England.

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    How deep is the Strait of Dover?Strait of Dover, narrow water passage separating England (northwest) from France (southeast) and connecting the English Channel (southwest) with the North Sea (northeast). The strait is 18 to 25 miles (30 to 40 km) wide, and its depth ranges from 120 to 180 feet (35 to 55 metres).

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    What are the cliffs above the Strait of Dover?They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The white cliffs of Dover, Kent, England, rising above the Strait of Dover. Strait of Dover, narrow water passage separating England (northwest) from France (southeast) and connecting the English Channel (southwest) with the North Sea (northeast).

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    How far is the Strait of Dover from France?Strait of Dover, separating Great Britain from France and connecting the English Channel with the North Sea. It is 21 mi (34 km) wide between Dover and Cape Gris-Nez, near Calais, and is called Pas-de-Calais by the French. It is traversed regularly by ferry, hovercraft, and, with the completion of the Channel Tunnel, by rail.

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        WEBJul 22, 2019 · The Strait of Dover, also referred to as Dover Strait, is a strait that forms the narrowest part of the larger English Channel. Formerly known as the Dover Narrows, the strait forms the boundary between the …

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        WEBJul 26, 1999 · English Channel, narrow arm of the Atlantic Ocean separating the southern coast of England from the northern coast of France and tapering eastward to its junction with the North Sea at the Strait of …

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        WEB3 days ago · Dover, town (parish) and seaport on the Strait of Dover, Dover district, administrative and historic county of Kent, southeastern England. It is situated on the English Channel at the mouth of a valley in the chalk …

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        WEBMar 5, 2021 · The English Channel is located between the Isle of Great Britain’s southern coast and France’s northern coast and separated from the North Sea on the north by the Strait of Dover. The Strait of Dover is …

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        Here's a map I made today about the Strait of Dover / Calais