Dover, Strait of

geographical name

variants or French Pas de Calais
channel between southeastern England and northern France, easternmost section of the English Channel; 20 miles (32 kilometers) wide at its narrowest point

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“Dover, Strait of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dover%2C%20Strait%20of. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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