Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory and headland, on Spain's south coast. It’s dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, a 426m-high limestone ridge. First settled by the Moors in the Middle Ages and later ruled by Spain, the outpost was ceded to the British in 1713. Layers of fortifications include the remains of a 14th-century Moorish Castle and the 18th century Great Siege Tunnels, which were expanded in WWII.
The colors on the Gibraltar flag represent the following: White - peace and honesty. Red - hardiness, bravery, strength & valour. The basic style shown in the picture of the Gibraltar flag is described Emblem -reflecting the central design of the flag pattern.
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| British capture | 4 August 1704 |
| Cession from Spain | 11 April 1713 |
| National Day | 10 September 1967 |
| Accession to EEC | 1 January 1973 |
| Withdrawal from the EU | 31 January 2020 |
| Capital | Gibraltar |
| Official languages | English |
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| Government | Devolved representative democratic parliamentary dependency under a constitutional monarchy |
| Legislature | Parliament |
| Government of the United Kingdom | |
• Minister | Wendy Morton |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.6 sq mi (East Stroudsburg is 2.8) |
| Highest elevation | 1,398 ft |
| Population | |
• 2020 estimate | 34,003[3] (E Burg 10,620) |
| Currency | Gibraltar pound (£) (GIP) |
Current Time: 7:15 pm (6 hours ahead of us)
Current Weather: Sunny, 70 degrees, 46% humidity
Flight: there are no direct flights from the US to Gibraltar.
NYC to Gibraltar (layover in UK) 12h 50m - $950 round trip
Strait of Gibraltar with Morocco in the background
The Rock of Gibraltar
Barbary Macaque
Pillars of Hercules
Europa Point
Gibraltar to Africa
The Great Siege Tunnels
Mediterranean Steps
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