Gulf Of Valencia
The tiny Columbretes islets are located in the gulf. The Gulf of Valencia is bisected by the Prime Meridian.
Geography
The coast along the Gulf of Valencia is typically a sandy plain with beaches. The distinctive shoreline features in this region are the coastal marshes, with the Albufera estuary an example. It is a Ramsar Convention listed wetland of importance.
The gulf area is among the finest examples of the Mediterranean climate in Spain. The coast along the Gulf of Valencia is densely populated, with one of the highest population densities in Spain.
Uses
Adjacent are low and fertile lands, with rice and especially citrus trees producing oranges and lemons, as the dominant crops.
In May 2011 the energy firm Cairn Energy obtained licenses to explore for oil and operate drilling rigs and oil platforms in 4,000 square kilometres (990,000 acres) in the Gulf of Valencia from the Spanish government. There are environmental concerns about offshore drilling here.
See also
References
- ^ Guardian: "Cairn Energy gets permit to drill in Gulf of Valencia" . accessed 5.22.2011
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