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Because of its strategic location at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean.
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Which rock to the south of Spain owned by Britain?
The Rock of Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of Spain. It is a strategic location due to its position overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar.
A huge limestone mass on spains southern coast?
That is likely referring to the Rock of Gibraltar, which is a massive limestone monolith located on the southern coast of Spain. It is a British Overseas Territory that overlooks the Strait of Gibraltar and is known for its strategic location and stunning views.
What rock is owned by Britain is the medditeranien sea?
The Rock of Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory
What is the name of the huge limestone mass on Spain's southern coast beginning with 'rock'?
The Rock of Gibraltar is part of a British overseas territory called simply Gibraltar.
What is the rock of Gibraltar and where is it?
The Rock of Gibraltar is a limestone promontory located in Gibraltar, one of the southernmost points of the Iberian Peninsula. Gibraltar is a British overseas territory, an exclave once ceded by Spain. Ironically, the closest point in Africa to Gibraltar is Ceuta, a Spanish exclave in Morocco.
Where is the Rock of Gibraltar loctaed?
In Gibraltar, which is a British territory on the Mediterranean, and connected to Spain. It forms the point where the Atlantic ocean and the Mediterranean connect.
What important geographic feature guards the entrance of the strait of Gibraltar landscape?
The Rock of Gibraltar.
What country owns the Rock of Gibraltar?
Gibraltar is a British possession.
What countries are still vying for ownership of Gibraltar?
Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory but Spain has claimed sovereignty of 'the rock'.
In what hemisphere is the rock of gibralter n?
The Rock of Gibraltar is physically attached to Spain although it is a British overseas territory. It is north of the Equator and east of the Prime Meridian - so both in the eastern hemisphere and the northern hemisphere.
Which rock in Southern Spain owned by Great Britain?
The "rock" you inquired about is the British self governing territory of Gibraltar. Spain ceded the territory to Britain with the Treaty Of Utrecht in 1713.
Is the Rock of Gibraltar part of the Iberian peninsula?
Yes, it is the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula. The Iberian Peninsula is made up of three nations: Spain, Portugal, and Andorra. And, part of France and finally the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, of which the Rock of Gibraltar is part.
