Gibraltar
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Gibraltar is a place in the United Kingdom[1]. It was established on January 1, 1704. The local currency is the Gibraltar pound. As of 2020, Gibraltar has a population of 34k[2] and operates on Central European Time.
World Factbook
Gibraltar
Summary
Gibraltar is a British overseas territory[1]. Gibraltar has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Gibraltar received the city status in the United Kingdom[3].
- Gibraltar was a member of Interpol[4].
- Gibraltar is located in British overseas territory[5].
- Gibraltar is in the country of United Kingdom[6].
- Gibraltar is in the country of Spain[7].
- Gibraltar is on the body of water Alboran Sea[8].
- Gibraltar is on the body of water Bay of Gibraltar[9].
- Gibraltar is on the body of water Mediterranean Sea[10].
- Gibraltar's head of government is recorded as Fabian Picardo[11].
- Gibraltar is on the continent of Europe[12].
- Gibraltar's instance of is recorded as British overseas territory[13].
- Gibraltar's instance of is recorded as port city[14].
- Gibraltar's instance of is recorded as United Nations list of non-self-governing territories[15].
- Gibraltar's instance of is recorded as disputed territory[16].
- Gibraltar's instance of is recorded as border city[17].
- Gibraltar's instance of is recorded as Mediterranean country[18].
- Gibraltar's instance of is recorded as tourist destination[19].
- Gibraltar's instance of is recorded as city[20].
- Gibraltar's head of state is recorded as Charles III[21].
- Gibraltar's capital is recorded as Gibraltar[22].
- Gibraltar's official language is recorded as English[23].
- Gibraltar's currency is recorded as Gibraltar pound[24].
- Gibraltar's shares border with is recorded as Spain[25].
- Gibraltar's shares border with is recorded as Andalusia[26].
- Gibraltar's shares border with is recorded as European Union[27].
Body
Geography
Country listings include United Kingdom[6], a sovereign state[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1927[30] and Spain[7], a sovereign state[31], in Spain[32], founded in 1715[33]. Gibraltar is located in British overseas territory[5]. Adjacent water bodies include Alboran Sea[8], a marginal sea[34], in Algeria[35]; Bay of Gibraltar[9], a bay[36], in Spain[37]; and Mediterranean Sea[10], an adjacent sea[38], in Spain[39]. Gibraltar is on the continent of Europe[12].
Designation and Status
Recorded instance of include British overseas territory[13], port city[14], United Nations list of non-self-governing territories[15], disputed territory[16], border city[17], and Mediterranean country[18].
History and Context
January 1, 1704 marks the founding of Gibraltar[40]. Tariq ibn Ziyad is named after Gibraltar[41].
Cultural Significance
Things named for Gibraltar include Gibraltar International Airport[42], an international airport[43], in United Kingdom[44] and Strait of Gibraltar[45], a strait[46], in Spain[47].
Why It Matters
Gibraltar has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] Gibraltar is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Entities named for Gibraltar include Gibraltar International Airport[42], an international airport[43], in United Kingdom[44] and Strait of Gibraltar[45], a strait[46], in Spain[47].
FAQs
What awards did Gibraltar receive?
Honors received include city status in the United Kingdom[3].