| 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 8 N, 5 21 W |
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| Zone | Europe |
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| Area | total: 6.5 sq km
land: 6.5 sq km
water: 0 sq km |
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| Land boundaries | total: 1.2 km
border countries: Spain 1.2 km |
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| Coastline | 12 km |
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| Maritime claims | territorial sea: 3 nm |
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| Climate | Mediterranean with mild winters and warm summers |
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| Terrain | a narrow coastal lowland borders the Rock of Gibraltar |
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| Elevation extremes | lowest point: Mediterranean Sea 0 m
highest point: Rock of Gibraltar 426 m |
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| Natural resources | none |
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| Irrigated land | 12 km |
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| Natural hazards | NA |
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Environment -
current issues | limited natural freshwater resources: large concrete or natural rock water catchments collect rainwater (no longer used for drinking water) and adequate desalination plant |
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| Geography - note | strategic location on Strait of Gibraltar that links the North Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea |
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