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 |