Outline of Gibraltar
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The followingoutlineis provided as an overview of and topical guide to Gibraltar:
Gibraltar–British Overseas Territorylocated near the southernmost tip of theIberian Peninsulaof SoutheasternEuropeoverlooking theStrait of Gibraltarbetween theMediterranean Seaand theNorth Atlantic Ocean.[1]The territory shares a border withSpainto the north. Gibraltar was ceded by Spain toGreat Britainin perpetuity in 1713 under theTreaty of Utrechtthough Spain requests its return. TheGovernment of the United Kingdomhas stated it is committed to respecting the wishes of theGibraltarians,[2]who strongly oppose the idea of annexation along with any proposal for shared sovereignty with Spain.[3][4]
General reference[edit]
- /dʒɪˈbrɒltər/
- Common English country name:Gibraltar
- Official English country name:Gibraltar[5]
- Commonendonym(s):List of countries and capitals in native languagesNone
- Official endonym(s):List of official endonyms of present-day nations and statesNone
- Adjectival(s):Gibraltar
- Official demonym(s):Gibraltarians
- Unofficial demonym(s):Llanitos
- Etymology:Etymology of Gibraltar
- ISO country codes:GI, GIB, 292
- ISO region codes:SeeISO 3166-2:GI
- Internetcountry code top-level domain:.gi
- International dialing Code:350
Geography of Gibraltar[edit]
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8b/Rock_of_Gibraltar_northwest.jpg/250px-Rock_of_Gibraltar_northwest.jpg)
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/13/Bay_of_Gibraltar.jpg/250px-Bay_of_Gibraltar.jpg)
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- Gibraltar is: aBritish Overseas Territory
- Land boundaries:
Spain1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi)
- Coastline:Mediterranean Sea12 kilometres (7.5 mi)
- Population of Gibraltar:28,875
- Area of Gibraltar:6.843 square kilometres (2.642 sq mi)
- Atlas of Gibraltar
Location of Gibraltar[edit]
- Gibraltar is situated within the following regions:
- Northern HemisphereandWestern Hemisphere
- Eurasia
- Europe
- Southern Europe
- Iberian Peninsula- near its southernmost tip, overlooking theStrait of Gibraltar
- Southern Europe
- Europe
- Time zone:Central European Time(UTC+01),Central European Summer Time(UTC+02)
- Extreme points of Gibraltar
- High:Rock of Gibraltar426 m (1,398 ft)
- Low:Strait of Gibraltar0 m
Environment of Gibraltar[edit]
- Climate of Gibraltar
- Geology of Gibraltar
- Protected areas of Gibraltar
- Wildlife of Gibraltar
Natural geographic features of Gibraltar[edit]
- Rock of Gibraltar– one of the twoPillars of Hercules
- Bay of Gibraltar
- Sand Dune
- Strait of Gibraltar
- World Heritage Sites in Gibraltar:None, though the entire peninsula was once a proposed World Heritage Site[6]In May 2012, theGorham's Cavecomplex (includingVanguard Cave) made the United Kingdom's short list of sites that have been forwarded for submission toUNESCO.
Regions of Gibraltar[edit]
Demography of Gibraltar[edit]
Government and politics of Gibraltar[edit]
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- Form of government:parliamentaryrepresentative democraticBritish Overseas Territory
- Capital of Gibraltar:Gibraltar
- Elections in Gibraltar
- 1950 Gibraltar general election
- 1953 Gibraltar general election
- 1956 Gibraltar general election
- 1959 Gibraltar general election
- 1964 Gibraltar general election
- 1969 Gibraltar general election
- 1972 Gibraltar general election
- 1976 Gibraltar general election
- 1980 Gibraltar general election
- 1984 Gibraltar general election
- 1988 Gibraltar general election
- 1992 Gibraltar general election
- 1996 Gibraltar general election
- 2000 Gibraltar general election
- 2003 Gibraltar general election
- 2007 Gibraltar general election
- 2011 Gibraltar general election
- 2015 Gibraltar general election
- 2019 Gibraltar general election
- 2023 Gibraltar general election
- Next Gibraltar general election
- Referendums in Gibraltar
- Political parties in Gibraltar
- Postal orders of Gibraltar
- Vehicle registration plates of Gibraltar
Executive branch of the government of Gibraltar[edit]
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/Gibraltar_House_of_Assembly_01.jpg/220px-Gibraltar_House_of_Assembly_01.jpg)
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- Head of state:Monarch,King Charles III
- Governor:Governor of Gibraltar,Sir David Steel
- Head of government:Chief Minister of Gibraltar,Fabian Picardo
Legislative branch of the government of Gibraltar[edit]
Judicial branch of the government of Gibraltar[edit]
Foreign relations of Gibraltar[edit]
- Disputed status of Gibraltar
- Disputed status of the isthmus
- Spain–United Kingdom relations
- Foreign and Commonwealth Office
International organisation membership[edit]
Gibraltar is a member of:[1]
- International Criminal Police Organization(Interpol) (subbureau)
- European Association of Airport and Seaport Police
- Universal Postal Union(UPU)
- TheInternational Amateur Radio Union(IARU)
In addition, Gibraltar is a member of a large number of International Sporting organisations.
Law and order in Gibraltar[edit]
- Constitution of Gibraltar
- Human rights in Gibraltar
- Law enforcement in Gibraltar
- Gibraltar passport
Military of Gibraltar[edit]
- Command
- British Forces Gibraltar
- Royal Gibraltar Regiment- the territory's permanently based light infantry battalion, consisting of both regular and reserve elements.
- Joint Provost and Security Unit
- Royal NavyGibraltar Squadron- twoScimitarclasspatrol boats,HMSScimitarandHMSSabre,and three rigid hulled inflatable boats.
- RAF Gibraltar- Gibraltar's military airfield has no resident units, but is utilised as and when required by aircraft on deployment or exercise.
- Gibraltar Defence Police- a civilian police force responsible for enforcing civil law on MoD property in Gibraltar, and is responsible to Commander, British Forces Gibraltar.
- Military history of Gibraltar during World War II
History of Gibraltar[edit]
- Ethnic history of Gibraltar
- Kingdom of Gibraltar
- Military history of Gibraltar
- History of Nationality
Culture of Gibraltar[edit]
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- Architecture of Gibraltar
- Cuisine of Gibraltar
- Languages of Gibraltar
- Communications in Gibraltar
- National symbols of Gibraltar
- People of Gibraltar
- Public holidays in Gibraltar
- Scouting and Guiding in Gibraltar
- World Heritage Sites in Gibraltar: None, though the entire peninsula is a proposed World Heritage Site[7]
Art in Gibraltar[edit]
- Art in Gibraltar
- Music of Gibraltar
- Television in Gibraltar
Religion in Gibraltar[edit]
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Sport in Gibraltar[edit]
- Gibraltar at the Commonwealth Games
- Gibraltar Cricket Association
- Football in Gibraltar
- Gibraltar at the Olympics: application denied
- Rugby union in Gibraltar
Economy and infrastructure of Gibraltar[edit]
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- Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007):164th (one hundred and sixty fourth)
- Banking in Gibraltar
- Communications in Gibraltar
- Internet in Gibraltar
- Internet in Gibraltar
- Media in Gibraltar
- Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation
- Newspapers in Gibraltar
- Telephone numbers in Gibraltar
- Royal Gibraltar Post Office
- Currency of Gibraltar:Pound
- Gibraltar Stock Exchange
- Health care in Gibraltar
- Shipping in Gibraltar
- Tourism in Gibraltar
- Transport in Gibraltar
- Airports in Gibraltar:Gibraltar International Airportis Gibraltar's only airport
- Bus routes in Gibraltar
- Rail transport in Gibraltar
- Roads in Gibraltar
- Streets in Gibraltar
- Water supply and sanitation in Gibraltar
Education in Gibraltar[edit]
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Lists[edit]
- Gibraltar in popular culture
- List of coats of arms of Gibraltar
- List of flags of Gibraltar
- List of fortifications in Gibraltar
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ab"Gibraltar".The World Factbook.United StatesCentral Intelligence Agency.2 July 2009.Retrieved23 July2009.
- ^Uncorrected evidence
- ^"Regions and territories: Gibraltar".British Broadcasting Corporation. 18 July 2007.Retrieved20 December2007.
- ^Mark Oliver; Sally Bolton; Jon Dennis; Matthew Tempest (4 August 2004)."Gibraltar".Guardian Unlimited.Retrieved20 December2007.
- ^Gibraltar Constitution Order 2006ArchivedNovember 21, 2008, at theWayback Machine
- ^"Gibraltar defences".Whc.unesco.org.Retrieved28 December2010.
- ^"Gibraltar defences - UNESCO World Heritage Centre".Whc.unesco.org.Retrieved28 December2010.
External links[edit]
- Maps
- General information
- PJHQ Overseas Bases– Gibraltar
- Government of Gibraltar
- Gibraltar Financial Services Commission
- Political comment and live webcam
- Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History SocietyGONHS
- Gibraltar,CIA Factbook
- Jewish Gibraltar,The Jerusalem Post
- WIKI on Gibraltar
- Gibraltar Local Disability Movement
- Culture
- Literary Figures with connections to Gibraltar, 1700–1900
- Musicians with Gibraltar connections, 1600–1950
- Television, radio and news media
- Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation(with radio streaming)
- BFBS - British Forces Broadcasting Gibraltar
- Gibfocus
- Gibnews
- Newspapers with online editions
- The Gibraltar Chronicle
- Panorama Daily
- VOX - Gibraltar weekly, with site updated daily
- The New People
- Image galleries