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Geography and Environment of Gibraltar
Terrain, climate, natural resources, hazards, and environmental conditions of Gibraltar.
Detailed geography
Physical Features
- Terrain
- a narrow coastal lowland borders the Rock of Gibraltar
- Climate
- Mediterranean with mild winters and warm summers
- Weather Patterns
- http://voap.weather.com/weather/oap/GIXX0001?template=TRVLH&par=1003114983&unit=0&key=5b85ae1d85877a1b34827fba743e2133
- Highest Point
- 426 — Rock of Gibraltar 426 m
- Lowest Point
- Mediterranean Sea 0 m
Borders and Area
- Area (Comparative)
- about 11 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
- Border Countries
- Spain 1.2 km
Natural Resources and Hazards
- Natural Resources
- none
- Natural Hazards
- NA
Environment and Land Use
- Current Environmental Issues
- limited natural freshwater resources: large concrete or natural rock water catchments collect rainwater (no longer used for drinking water) and adequate desalination plant