Gibraltar - Wikipedia
WEBGibraltar ( / dʒɪˈbrɔːltər / jih-BRAWL-tər, Spanish: [xiβɾalˈtaɾ]) is a British Overseas Territory [a] and city [7] 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 ).
History of Gibraltar - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Gibraltar, a small peninsula on the southern Iberian coast near the entrance of the Mediterranean Sea, spans over 2,900 years. The peninsula has evolved from a place of reverence in ancient times into "one of the most densely fortified and fought-over places in Europe", [1] as one historian has put it.
Gibraltar | Location, Description, Map, Population, History, & Facts ...
WEB2 days ago · Gibraltar is a British overseas territory just northeast of the Strait of Gibraltar. Since the 18th century, Gibraltar has been a symbol of British military strength, and it is commonly known as “the Rock.”
Gibraltar - World Factbook Glyph
WEB4 days ago · Gibraltar. Europe. Page last updated: April 24, 2024. Photos of Gibraltar. view 12 photos. Introduction. Background. Spain reluctantly ceded the strategically important Gibraltar to Great Britain in the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht, and the British garrison at Gibraltar was formally declared a colony in 1830.
Gibraltar Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBDec 19, 2023 · Key Facts. Flag. Covering an area of only 6.7 sq. km, the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar is located at the southern edge of the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. Previously a part of Spain, the British gained control of this strategic plot of land in 1704 and have held on to it ever since.
Visit Gibraltar | The Official Gibraltar Tourist Board Website
WEBWhere to stay. Plan your trip. Discover all Gibraltar has to offer. Search all Things to Do Restaurants Shops Hotels. Explore popular Gibraltar experiences. See what other visitors like to do. All Experiences (133) Adventure (18) Art Galleries (4) Beaches (4) Entertainment (17) Guided Walking Tours (5) Heritage & Culture (42) Military History (44)
Gibraltar travel - Lonely Planet | Europe
WEBGibraltar. About a 1km (15-minute) walk south down St Michael’s Rd from the top cable-car station, O’Hara’s Rd leads up to the left to O’Hara’s Battery, an… Gorham's Cave Complex. Gibraltar. Inscribed on Unesco's World Heritage list in 2016, these four archaeologically rich cliffside caves on Gibraltar's southeastern coast were inhabited by…
Gibraltar profile - BBC News
WEBMay 19, 2023 · GIBRALTAR: FACTS. Capital: Westside, Gibraltar (de facto) Area: 6.8 sq km. Population: 34,000. Languages: English, also Spanish, Llanito. Life expectancy: 75 years (men) 81 years (women)...
Gibraltar – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBGibraltar, colloquially known as The Rock or Gib, is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by Spain to the north; Morocco is a short distance across the strait to the south. Gibraltar has a population of 34,000 as of 2020.
Gibraltar - The World Factbook
WEBGibraltar - The World Factbook. Country Summary. PDF. Introduction. Background. Strategically important, Gibraltar was ceded to Great Britain by Spain in 1713. The British garrison was formally declared a colony in 1830. In a referendum held in 1967, Gibraltarians voted overwhelmingly to remain a British dependency. Geography. Area. total: 7 sq km.
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