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Neighboring Countries of Gibraltar
Gibraltar shares land borders with 1 country: Spain (1 km).
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Countries bordering Gibraltar
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital |
|---|---|---|
 Spain |
Madrid |
Geography of Gibraltar
Location
Southwestern Europe, bordering the Strait of Gibraltar, which links the Mediterranean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, on the southern coast of Spain
Area
7 km² — more than 10 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Terrain
A narrow coastal lowland borders the Rock of Gibraltar
Climate
Mediterranean with mild winters and warm summers
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Rock of Gibraltar 426 m. Lowest: Mediterranean Sea 0 m.
Natural resources
None
Natural hazards
Occasional droughts; no streams or large bodies of water on the peninsula (all potable water comes from desalination)
Good to know
Strategic location on Strait of Gibraltar that links the North Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea
Neighbours of Gibraltar's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
Andorra
France
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).