Gibraltar: Geography#
Location | Southwestern Europe, bordering the Strait of Gibraltar, which links the Mediterranean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, on the southern coast of Spain |
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Geographic Coordinates | 36 08 N, 5 21 W 36.133335,-5.35 |
Land boundaries | total: 1 km border countries: Spain 1 km |
Coastline | 12 km |
Elevation Extremes | lowest point: Mediterranean Sea 0 m highest point: Rock of Gibraltar 426 m |
Highest Mountains | |
Terrain | a narrow coastal lowland borders the Rock of Gibraltar |
Natural Hazards | NA |
Natural Resource | none |
Land Use | arable land: 0% permanent crops: 0% other: 100% (2011) |
Climate | Mediterranean with mild winters and warm summers |
Irrigated Land | NA |
Renewable Water Resources | NA |
Environment_CurrentIssues | limited natural freshwater resources: large concrete or natural rock water catchments collect rainwater (no longer used for drinking water) and adequate desalination plant |
Environment - international agreements | NA |
Large Cities | |
Geography-note | strategic location on Strait of Gibraltar that links the North Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea |