Geography & environment — Gibraltar
Location, land area, terrain, climate, and natural resources.
Profile updated 2026-06-02
⚡ Geography & environment at a glance
Location, land area, terrain, climate, and natural resources. Key figure for Gibraltar: Europe
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Location & size
- Geographic Location
Europe
- Geographic Coordinates
36 08 N, 5 21 W
- Total Area
2 Square Miles 6 Square Kilometers
- Land Area
2 Square Miles 6 Square Kilometers
- Land Boundaries
1 Miles 1 Kilometers
- Border Countries
Spain 1.2 km
- Coastline
7 Miles 12 Kilometers
Physical geography
- Terrain
A narrow coastal lowland borders the Rock of Gibraltar
- Highest Point
426 Meters
- Highest Point Location
Rock of Gibraltar 426 m
- Lowest Point Location
Mediterranean Sea 0 m
- Natural Resources
None
Climate & time
- Time Zone
UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
- Daylight saving time
+1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
Climate
- Climate
Mediterranean with mild winters and warm summers
- Terrain
A narrow coastal lowland borders the Rock 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
- Total Area
2 Square Miles 6 Square Kilometers
- Border Countries
Spain 1.2 km
Environment
- 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
