| Geography | Gibraltar |
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Location:
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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:
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36 08 N, 5 21 W |
Map references:
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Europe |
Area:
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total: 6.5 sq km
land: 6.5 sq km
water: 0 sq km |
Area - comparative:
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a little less than one half the size of Rhode Island |
Land boundaries:
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total: 1.2 km
border countries: Spain 1.2 km |
Coastline:
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12 km |
Maritime claims:
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territorial sea: 3 nm |
Climate:
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Mediterranean with mild winters and warm summers |
Terrain:
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a narrow coastal lowland borders the Rock of Gibraltar |
Elevation extremes:
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lowest point: Mediterranean Sea 0 m
highest point: Rock of Gibraltar 426 m |
Natural resources:
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none |
Land use:
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arable land: 0%
permanent crops: 0%
other: 100% (2005) |
Irrigated land:
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NA |
Total renewable water resources:
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void |
Freshwater withdrawal (domestic/industrial/agricultural):
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void |
Natural hazards:
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NA |
Environment - current issues:
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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:
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void |
Geography - note:
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strategic location on Strait of Gibraltar that links the North Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea |
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