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Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory and city located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, on the Bay of Gibraltar, near the exit of the Mediterranean Sea into the Atlantic Ocean (Strait of Gibraltar). It has an area of 6.7 km (2.6 sq mi) and is bordered to the north by Spain (Campo de Gibraltar). The … See more
Under its current constitution, Gibraltar has almost complete internal self-governance through a parliament elected for a term of up to four years. The unicameral parliament presently consists of 17 elected members, and the Speaker who is not elected … See more
Gibraltar's territory covers 6.7 km (2.6 sq mi) and shares a 1.2 km (0.75 mi) land border with Spain. The town of La Línea de la Concepción See more
Gibraltar is one of the most densely populated territories in the world, with a usually-resident population in 2012 of 32,194 equivalent … See more
Prehistory and ancient history
Evidence of Neanderthal habitation in Gibraltar from around 50,000 years ago has been … See moreGibraltar is not a sovereign state: its formal international relations are the responsibility of the Government of the United Kingdom. Since Brexit, it is not part of the European Union, but is a participant in the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement See more
Gibraltar's economy is dominated by four main sectors: financial services, online gambling, shipping, and tourism, which includes duty-free retail sales to visitors. The See more
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- About four-fifths of the population are Gibraltarians, which includes those born in Gibraltar befor…
About four-fifths of Gibraltarians are Roman Catholic. The Anglican bishopric also covers communities in southern Europe, mainly in Spain’s Costa del Sol. The small Jewish community is of Sephardic descent. English is the official language of government and education, though mo…
- About four-fifths of the population are Gibraltarians, which includes those born in Gibraltar befor…
Gibraltar - The World Factbook
WEBApr 9, 2024 · Country name. conventional long form: none conventional short form: Gibraltar ... name: Gibraltar geographic coordinates: 36 08 N, 5 21 W time difference: …
Gibraltar - The World Factbook
WEBDec 29, 2021 · Country name. conventional long form: none conventional short form: Gibraltar etymology: from the Spanish derivation of the Arabic "Jabal Tariq," which …
Gibraltar - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBGibraltar is an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom. This means it shares the British King and has the protection of the British Armed Forces . It is in southwest Europe …
Gibraltar profile - BBC News
WEBMay 19, 2023 · Named in Arabic "Jabal Tariq", after the Muslim commander Tariq Ibn-Ziyad, who turned "the Rock" into a fortress in 711, Gibraltar has been an important naval base for more than 1,000 years.
Gibraltar - Wikiwand
WEBGibraltar is a British Overseas Territory and city located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, on the Bay of Gibraltar, near the exit of the Mediterranean Sea into the Atlantic Ocean. It has an area of 6.7 km2 …
Gibraltar | Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 11, 2018 · Official Country Name: Gibraltar: Region (Map name): Europe: Population: 29,481: Language(s): English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian: Literacy rate: 80%
Gibraltar - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help
WEBThe name Gibraltar is derived from the Arabic Jabal Tariq (Mount Tarik). Tarik, a Muslim, captured and fortified the peninsula in ad 711. It was retaken by Spain in 1462.
Gibraltar Fact Sheets - Government of Gibraltar
WEBCurrency: Gibraltar Pound (tied to the Pound Sterling) GDP: £2347 million. Population: 32,000 registered Gibraltarians. Working population is 29,995, half of which crosses the …
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