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Geography and MapsA collection of maps and geographic information for Gaza Strip, including outline, detailed and regional maps, and selected physical data
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Gaza Strip is located in Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Egypt and Israel, in the timezone GMT 2. The country has
boundaries of 62 - Egypt 11, Israel 51 (km), and a coastline of 40 (km). Major urban areas: Gaza, Abasan, Rafah.
Elevations
Lowest point: Mediterranean Sea 0 m
Highest point: Abu 'Awdah (Joz Abu 'Auda) 105 m
Physical Features
Flat to rolling, sand- and dune-covered coastal plain
Hazards
Droughts
Climate
Temperate, mild winters, dry and warm to hot summers
Natural Resources
Arable land, natural gas
Land Use
Arable land: 29% permanent crops: 21% other: 50% (2002)
Renewable Water Resources
Fresh Water Withdrawal
Environmental Issues
Desertification; salination of fresh water; sewage treatment; water-borne disease; soil degradation; depletion and contamination of underground water resources
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