Strait of Gibraltar African Monsoon. Strait of Gibraltar The Strait of Gibraltar ( , ) is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates Gibraltar and Peninsular Spain in Europe from Morocco and Ceuta (Spain) in Africa. The name comes from the Rock of Gibraltar, which in turn originates from the Arabic (meaning "Mount Tariq") named after Tariq ibn Ziyad. It is also known as the Straits of Gibraltar, the Gut of Gibraltar (although this is mostly archaic), the STROG (Strait Of Gibraltar) in naval use, and (), "Gate of the West". In the Middle Ages, Muslims
Postal Orders of Gibraltar postal administration of the country in which the order is issued so allows, a current stamp for denoting a rate of postage of that country, but no other stamps may be used. A charge for poundage is applied according to the rates applicable when the order is issued. Postal Orders of Gibraltar British postal orders are currently issued in Gibraltar by the Royal Gibraltar Post Office. In accordance with the "Postal Order Regulations of 1961", postal orders may be issued for the following sums: The value of a postal order may be increased by affixing postage stamps not exceeding two