Gibraltar is situated at the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula at the entrance of the Mediterranean Sea.
What is the capital of Gibraltar?Because it an overseas territory, the capital is also Gibraltar.
Which countries border Gibraltar?Gibraltar is bordered by the continents of Africa and Europe, and the countries of Morocco, Spain, the British colony of Gibraltar, and the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. It also borders the Strait of Gibraltar, which links the Mediterranean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, on the southern coast of Spain.
How big is Gibraltar?Gibraltar is a British territory covering a total land area of 2.6 square miles.
What is the population of Gibraltar?According to the 2009 census, the estimated population of Gibraltar is 29,431.
What are the main ethnic groups in Gibraltar?There is a large diversity of ethnic groups in the territory of Gibraltar. Spanish, Italian, English, Maltese, Portuguese, German, and North Africans are the main ethnic groups. However, there are some other groups, like Moroccans, Indians, French, Austrians, Chinese, Japanese, Polish and Danish.
What is the religion of Gibraltar?Roman Catholic is the predominant religion of Gibraltar, with 78.1 percent of the population following it. Church of England is followed by 7 percent. Muslims, Jews, members of the Baha’i faith, and Hindus make up the rest of the population.
What is the official language of Gibraltar?English is the official language of the territory of Gibraltar, and is used in government functions and schools. Spanish, Italian and Portuguese are the other languages.
Who are the political leaders of Gibraltar?Head of state: HM Queen Elizabeth II
Governor: Sir Adrian Johns
Chief Minister: Peter Caruana
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What is the official currency of Gibraltar?
The official currency of the territory of Gibraltar is the Gibraltar pound. It is denoted by the ISO 4217 code GIP. The currency sign is ŁG. 1 ŁG = 100 pence. It is at par with the British pound. There are no exchange controls in Gibraltar.
What are the economic features of Gibraltar?In the recent years, Gibraltar has seen a structural change from public to private sector economy. Gibraltar’s economy relies on its extensive shipping trade and offshore banking; its position as an international conference center is an asset. Finance, shipping and tourism each contribute 25–30% to the GDP.
Telecommunications accounts for another 10 %. Gibraltar imports fuels, manufactured goods and foodstuffs. United Kingdom, Spain, Japan, Italy, Russia and the Netherlands are the major import partners. Petroleum and manufactured goods account for the country’s major exports, with the United Kingdom being the largest export partner, followed by Spain. Morocco, Portugal and the Netherlands are other trade partners of the territory of Gibraltar.
When is the national day of Gibraltar celebrated?The national day of Gibraltar is celebrated on the 10th of September every year to commemorate the 1967 referendum where the people of Gibraltar were asked to vote if they wished to either remain under the Spanish rule, or under British sovereignty and practice self-government. The majority voted to reject the rule of Spain. The day is also known as the Gib Day or the Gibraltar Day.
