Southwestern Europe, bordering the Strait of Gibraltar, which links the Mediterranean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, on the southern coast of Spain ...
Spain reluctantly ceded the strategically important Gibraltar to Great Britain in the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht, and the British garrison at Gibraltar wa ...
Longitude: -5.35
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Gibraltar:
6,191.106 km
Terrain:
A narrow coastal lowland borders the Rock of Gibraltar.
Natural Resources:
None.
Industries:
Tourism, banking and finance, ship repairing, tobacco.
Population: 29,683
Area: 6 km2
more than 10 times the size of The National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Strategic location on Strait of Gibraltar that links the North Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| GIP | Gibraltar pound | £ |
Capital City: Gibraltar
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:42 pm (GMT+01:00)
Visiting Gibraltar
You're in for a treat! Gibraltar is a fascinating place to explore, especially from April to October. Here's what you could encounter:
- Unique mix of British and Mediterranean cultures
- Beautiful coastal scenery
- Rich history and heritage
- High cost of living and travel
- Crowded tourist sites during peak seasons
- Limited space and infrastructure
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- Gibraltarian cuisine features seafood, pasta, and British dishes.
- Popular dishes include calentita and fish and chips.
- Mediterranean vegetables and fresh fish are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Rock of Gibraltar
- Explore the St. Michael's Cave
- See the Barbary macaques
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