Outline of Gibraltar

Short description: Overview of and topical guide to Gibraltar

The Flag of Gibraltar

The Coat of arms of Gibraltar

The location of Gibraltar within Europe

A detailed map of Gibraltar

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Gibraltar:

Gibraltar – British Overseas Territory located near the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula of Southeastern Europe overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar between the Mediterranean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean.^[1] The territory shares a border with Spain to the north. Gibraltar was ceded by Spain to Great Britain in perpetuity in 1713 under the Treaty of Utrecht though Spain requests its return. The Government of the United Kingdom has stated it is committed to respecting the wishes of the Gibraltarians,^[2] who strongly oppose the idea of annexation along with any proposal for shared sovereignty with Spain.^[3]^[4]

General reference

/dʒɪˈbrɒltər/
Common English country name: Gibraltar
Official English country name: Gibraltar^[5]
Common endonym(s): List of countries and capitals in native languages None
Official endonym(s): List of official endonyms of present-day nations and states None
Adjectival(s): Gibraltar
Official demonym(s): Gibraltarians
Unofficial demonym(s): Llanitos
Etymology: Etymology of Gibraltar
ISO country codes: GI, GIB, 292
ISO region codes: See GI
Internet country code top-level domain: .gi
International dialing Code: 350

Geography of Gibraltar

View of the western face of the Rock of Gibraltar.

An enlargeable satellite image of the Bay of Gibraltar

Topographic/hydrographic map of the Strait of Gibraltar

View of North Africa across the Strait of Gibraltar as seen from The Rock.

Geography of Gibraltar

Gibraltar is: a British Overseas Territory
Land boundaries: Spain 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi)
Coastline: Mediterranean Sea 12 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

Gibraltar is situated within the following regions:
- Northern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere
- Eurasia
  - Europe
    - Southern Europe
      - Iberian Peninsula - near its southernmost tip, overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar
- Time zone: Central European Time (UTC+01), Central European Summer Time (UTC+02)
Extreme points of Gibraltar
- High: Rock of Gibraltar 426 m (1,398 ft)
- Low: Strait of Gibraltar 0 m

Environment of Gibraltar

Climate of Gibraltar
- Water supply and sanitation in Gibraltar
Geology of Gibraltar
- Azores–Gibraltar Transform Fault
Protected areas of Gibraltar
- Gibraltar Botanic Gardens
Wildlife of Gibraltar
- Flora of Gibraltar
- Fauna of Gibraltar
  - Birds of Gibraltar
  - Mammals of Gibraltar
  - Reptiles and amphibians of Gibraltar

Natural geographic features of Gibraltar

Rock of Gibraltar – one of the two Pillars 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, the Gorham's Cave complex (including Vanguard Cave) made the United Kingdom's short list of sites that have been forwarded for submission to UNESCO.

Regions of Gibraltar

Westside

Demography of Gibraltar

Demographics of Gibraltar

Gibraltarians

Government and politics of Gibraltar

The coat of arms of the Government of Gibraltar combines that of the Government of the United Kingdom and Gibraltar's own coat of arms

Form of government: parliamentary representative democratic British 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
- Next Gibraltar general election
Referendums in Gibraltar
- 1967 Gibraltar sovereignty referendum
- 2002 Gibraltar sovereignty referendum
- 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum
Political parties in Gibraltar
- Gibraltar Social Democrats
- Gibraltar Socialist Labour Party
- Liberal Party of Gibraltar
- Progressive Democratic Party
Postal orders of Gibraltar
Vehicle registration plates of Gibraltar

Executive branch of the government of Gibraltar

Governor, Sir David Steel

Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo

Entrance to the Gibraltar Parliament

The airport control tower at RAF Gibraltar

New Terminal at Gibraltar International Airport.

Gibraltarians, 1856.

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

Gibraltar Parliament (unicameral)
- Leader of the Opposition: Keith Azopardi

Judicial branch of the government of Gibraltar

Court system of Gibraltar

Foreign relations of Gibraltar

Disputed status of Gibraltar
- Sovereignty referendum, 1967
- Sovereignty referendum, 2002
- Conservative Friends of Gibraltar
Disputed status of the isthmus
Spain–United Kingdom relations
Foreign and Commonwealth Office

International organisation membership

Gibraltar is a member of:^[1]

International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) (subbureau)
European Association of Airport and Seaport Police
Universal Postal Union (UPU)
The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU)

In addition, Gibraltar is a member of a large number of International Sporting organisations.

Law and order in Gibraltar

Law of Gibraltar

Constitution of Gibraltar
- Constitution Order 1969
- Constitution Order 2006
Human rights in Gibraltar
- LGBT rights in Gibraltar
Law enforcement in Gibraltar
- Gibraltar Defence Police
- Royal Gibraltar Police
Gibraltar passport

Military of Gibraltar

Command
- Commander-in-chief: Governor of Gibraltar
  - British Forces Gibraltar
British Forces Gibraltar
- Army of 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 Navy Gibraltar Squadron - two Scimitar class patrol boats, HMS Scimitar and HMS Sabre, 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

Ethnic history of Gibraltar
- History of the Jews in Gibraltar
- History of the Maltese in Gibraltar
Kingdom of Gibraltar
Military history of Gibraltar
- Battle of Gibraltar
- Siege of Gibraltar (1727)
- Great Siege of Gibraltar
- Military history of Gibraltar during World War II
History of Nationality

Culture of Gibraltar

Gibraltarians encircle The Rock during the tercentenary of British Gibraltar, 4 August 2004.

The symbolic release of 30,000 red and white balloons on National Day, one for every person living on The Rock.

Culture of Gibraltar

Architecture of Gibraltar
Cuisine of Gibraltar
Languages of Gibraltar
Communications in Gibraltar
- Internet in Gibraltar
- Coat of arms of Gibraltar
- Flag of Gibraltar
- National anthem of Gibraltar
People of Gibraltar
Public holidays in Gibraltar
- Gibraltar National Day
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

Art in Gibraltar
- The Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar, September 1782
- The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789
Music of Gibraltar
Television in Gibraltar

Religion in Gibraltar

Roman Catholic Cathedral of St. Mary the Crowned in Main Street

The Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Cathedral Square.

Ibrahim-al-Ibrahim Mosque at Europa Point

- Church of England
  - Diocese of Gibraltar in Europe
    - Bishop of Gibraltar in Europe
    - Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Gibraltar
- Gibraltar Methodist Church
- Catholic Church in Gibraltar
  - Roman Catholic Diocese of Gibraltar
    - Roman Catholic Bishop of Gibraltar
    - Cathedral of St. Mary the Crowned
Hinduism in Gibraltar
Islam in Gibraltar
Judaism in Gibraltar

Sport in Gibraltar

View of the Victoria Stadium's western stands.

Gibraltar at the Commonwealth Games
Gibraltar Cricket Association
- Gibraltar national cricket team
Football in Gibraltar
- Gibraltar Football Association
  - Gibraltar Football League
    - Football clubs in Gibraltar
- Gibraltar national football team
  - Gibraltar national football team records and statistics
  - Gibraltar national football team results
  - Victoria Stadium
Gibraltar at the Olympics: application denied
Rugby union in Gibraltar

Economy and infrastructure of Gibraltar

Gibraltar bus on route 4 near the "Both Worlds" terminus, Sandy Bay

Economy of Gibraltar

Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 164th (one hundred and sixty fourth)
Banking in Gibraltar
- Banks in Gibraltar
Communications in Gibraltar
- Internet in Gibraltar
- Internet in Gibraltar
- Media in Gibraltar
  - Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation
  - Newspapers in Gibraltar
    - Gibraltar Chronicle
    - Panorama
- Telephone numbers in Gibraltar
- Royal Gibraltar Post Office
Currency of Gibraltar: Pound
- Coins of the Gibraltar pound
- ISO 4217: GIP
Gibraltar Stock Exchange
Health care in Gibraltar
- Gibraltar Health Authority
Shipping in Gibraltar
Tourism in Gibraltar
- Footpaths of Gibraltar
- Visa policy of Gibraltar
Transport in Gibraltar
- Airports in Gibraltar: Gibraltar International Airport is 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

List of schools in Gibraltar

Comparison of school structures in Gibraltar and England.

Panoramic photograph of Gibraltar Airport.

Lists

Gibraltar in popular culture
List of coats of arms of Gibraltar
List of flags of Gibraltar
List of fortifications in Gibraltar

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 "Gibraltar". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 2, 2009. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/gibraltar/.
↑ Uncorrected evidence
↑ "Regions and territories: Gibraltar". British Broadcasting Corporation. 2007-07-18. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/3851047.stm.
↑ Mark Oliver; Sally Bolton (August 4, 2004). "Gibraltar". Guardian Unlimited. https://www.theguardian.com/gibraltar/story/0,,634007,00.html.
↑ Gibraltar Constitution Order 2006
↑ "Gibraltar defences". Whc.unesco.org. https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/697/.
↑ "Gibraltar defences - UNESCO World Heritage Centre". Whc.unesco.org. https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/697/.

External links

Maps

Interactive Map of Gibraltar

General information

PJHQ Overseas Bases– Gibraltar
Government of Gibraltar
Gibraltar Financial Services Commission
Political comment and live webcam
Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society GONHS
Gibraltar, CIA Factbook
Jewish Gibraltar, The Jerusalem Post
WIKI on Gibraltar
Gibraltar Local Disability Movement

Culture

Television, radio and news media

Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation (with radio streaming)
BFBS - British Forces Broadcasting Gibraltar
Gibfocus
Gibnews

Newspapers with online editions

Image galleries

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[CIA_World_Factbook-1] 1.0 ^1.1 "Gibraltar". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 2, 2009. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/gibraltar/.

[2] Uncorrected evidence

[3] "Regions and territories: Gibraltar". British Broadcasting Corporation. 2007-07-18. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/3851047.stm.

[4] Mark Oliver; Sally Bolton (August 4, 2004). "Gibraltar". Guardian Unlimited. https://www.theguardian.com/gibraltar/story/0,,634007,00.html.

[5] Gibraltar Constitution Order 2006

[6] "Gibraltar defences". Whc.unesco.org. https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/697/.

[7] "Gibraltar defences - UNESCO World Heritage Centre". Whc.unesco.org. https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/697/.

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Outline of Gibraltar

Topic: Place

Contents

General reference

Geography of Gibraltar

Location of Gibraltar

Environment of Gibraltar

Natural geographic features of Gibraltar

Regions of Gibraltar

Demography of Gibraltar

Government and politics of Gibraltar

Executive branch of the government of Gibraltar

Legislative branch of the government of Gibraltar

Judicial branch of the government of Gibraltar

Foreign relations of Gibraltar

International organisation membership

Law and order in Gibraltar

Military of Gibraltar

History of Gibraltar

Culture of Gibraltar

Art in Gibraltar

Religion in Gibraltar

Sport in Gibraltar

Economy and infrastructure of Gibraltar

Education in Gibraltar

Lists

See also

References

External links