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Gibraltar

Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory located on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula. It has an area of 6.8 square kilometres and is bordered by Spain to the north. The Rock of Gibraltar is the major landmark of the region. Gibraltar was first inhabited by the Moors in the Middle Ages. It later became a British colony in 1704 and has been under British rule ever since. The people of Gibraltar are British citizens and have their own parliament. The economy of Gibraltar is largely based on tourism and financial services. Many people come to Gibraltar to visit the Rock of Gibraltar, which is a popular tourist attraction. There are also many casinos and gambling facilities in Gibraltar. Gibraltar is a very diverse place, with people from many different cultures and backgrounds living there. The official languages of Gibraltar are English and Spanish, but many other languages are spoken there as well. The people of Gibraltar are very friendly and welcoming to visitors. There is a lot to see and do in Gibraltar, and it is a great place to visit.

Geographic data

Economy

GDP
2.044 billion US dollars
Currency

Date format

Calendar
First workday
Monday
Weekend
Saturday - Sunday

Measurement units

Measurement system
Metric
Length units
Kilometer
Meter
Centimeter
Area units
Square kilometer
Hectare
Square meter
Square centimeter
Speed unit
Kilometer per hour
Temperature unit
Celsius

Population
29.58K
Literacy percentage
80%
Official language