Straits of Florida, Maritime passage between Florida Keys, United States and Cuba.
The Florida Strait extends for 150 kilometers, reaching depths of 1,800 meters while connecting the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean.
Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León first documented these waters in 1513, marking the start of European navigation through this passage.
The maritime border between Cuba and the United States, established in 1977, divides the strait into two distinct economic zones for resource management.
The Florida Current flows through the strait at speeds between 6.5 and 9.5 kilometers per hour, affecting maritime navigation and shipping routes.
Five exploratory wells drilled south of the Florida Keys between 1947 and 1962 revealed no petroleum deposits in the American waters.
Address: Straits of Florida
GPS coordinates: 23.38755,-82.38858
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:55
Maritime straits are essential passages for navigation and global trade. These natural waterways between lands connect oceans and seas, allowing the movement of merchant ships and international maritime transport. From the English Channel to the Strait of Malacca, these passages are crucial for the maritime economy and commercial exchanges between continents.
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