Melilla measures 12.4 square kilometres, and lies on the Mediterranean coast with over two kilometres of fine sandy beaches.
The coastline is flat and becomes slightly hilly further inland especially around the Gurugu massif.
The small peninsula is a quirk of nature and home to Ciudad Vieja on the coast.
The majority of the land is built-up.
Population
The population of this autonomous region according to figures from the Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE) as of the 1st of January 2001, after having reviewed the Inhabitants register, is 68,789.
The majority of Melilla's population is Spanish, although approximately 15% are Muslim.
Administration
Melilla, like Ceuta, is considered to be an autonomous city.
Since 1995 Melilla has had a unique Autonomy Statute, that bestows upon it the category of autonomous city, as approved by the Spanish parliament in accordance with the 1978 Constitution.
As a result the city has a type of self-government, along with the central government that rules the lives of the inhabitants of Meliila.
Weather
Melilla has a Mediterranean climate: warm summers and mild winters.
The average temperatures in Melilla are 13 degrees centigrade in winter and 24 degrees centigrade in summer.
Infrastructures
Melilla has excellent land, air and sea networks. It is also has its own airport.
The most notable part of its infrastructure is its port, with its high level of passengers and goods.
The activities of Melilla's port revolve around its fishing activities.
Melilla's airport has regular and daily flights to the Spanish mainland.
Given the small size of the region, its roads are more than adequately connected throughout the area.
Melilla measures 12.4 square kilometres, and lies on the Mediterranean coast with over two kilometres of fine sandy beaches.
The coastline is flat and becomes slightly hilly further inland especially around the Gurugu massif.
The small peninsula is a quirk of nature and home to Ciudad Vieja on the coast.
The majority of the land is built-up.
Population
The population of this autonomous region according to figures from the Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE) as of the 1st of January 2001, after having reviewed the Inhabitants register, is 68,789.
The majority of Melilla's population is Spanish, although approximately 15% are Muslim.
Administration
Melilla, like Ceuta, is considered to be an autonomous city.
Since 1995 Melilla has had a unique Autonomy Statute, that bestows upon it the category of autonomous city, as approved by the Spanish parliament in accordance with the 1978 Constitution.
As a result the city has a type of self-government, along with the central government that rules the lives of the inhabitants of Meliila.
Weather
Melilla has a Mediterranean climate: warm summers and mild winters.
The average temperatures in Melilla are 13 degrees centigrade in winter and 24 degrees centigrade in summer.
Infrastructures
Melilla has excellent land, air and sea networks. It is also has its own airport.
The most notable part of its infrastructure is its port, with its high level of passengers and goods.
The activities of Melilla's port revolve around its fishing activities.
Melilla's airport has regular and daily flights to the Spanish mainland.
Given the small size of the region, its roads are more than adequately connected throughout the area.