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![]() ![]() Gibraltar Geography 2000 Location: Southwestern Europe, bordering the Strait of Gibraltar, which links the Mediterranean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, on the southern coast of Spain Geographic coordinates: 36 11 N, 5 22 W Map references: Europe Area:
Area - comparative: about 11 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC Land boundaries:
Coastline: 12 km Maritime claims:
Climate: Mediterranean with mild winters and warm summers Terrain: a narrow coastal lowland borders the Rock of Gibraltar Elevation extremes:
Natural resources: NEGL Land use:
Irrigated land: NA sq km Natural hazards: NA Environment - current issues: limited natural freshwater resources; large concrete or natural rock water catchments collect rain water Geography - note: strategic location on Strait of Gibraltar that links the North Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea |
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