Gibraltar

Gibraltar is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom. It is located in southwestern Europe adjoining the southern coast of Spain, a strategic location on the Strait of Gibraltar that links the North Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, also placing it between Europe and Africa. The British Armed Forces had a major presence on the territory, and although the forces presence now is much reduced, there are many reminders of their previous importance.

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The issue of sovereignty over Gibraltar is a main issue of contention in Anglo-Spanish relations. Spain often requests the return of sovereignty over Gibraltar. A majority of 98.97% of the population voted in a referendum in November, 2002 not to share sovereignty.

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Gibraltar is a part of the European Union, although some aspects of European law and convention, such as the Customs Union & Common Agricultural Policy, do not apply here.

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The name of the rock comes from the Arabic name of Jebel Tarik (??? ????) meaning Tariq's mountain. It refers to the Berber general Tariq ibn-Ziyad who conquered Spain in 711. Today, Gibraltar is also known colloquially as 'Gib' or 'the Rock'.

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Spain: The Kingdom of Spain or Spain (Spanish and Galician: Reino de Espa?a or Espa?a; Catalan: Regne d'Espanya; Basque: Espainiako Erresuma; Asturian: Reinu d'Espa?a or Espa?a) is a country located in the southwest of Europe. It shares the Iberian Peninsula with Portugal, Gibraltar and Andorra. To the nor...

Gibraltar related Images and Photos (experimental)

Gibraltar: H.M.S. "Sirius" Sailing Off	Rock of Gibraltar Andalucia Spain	Admiral of Blue Squadron Arriving at Gibraltar under the Gun Salute from the Red Squadron in 1722	Shipping in the Straits of Gibraltar 1875
Combined French and Spanish Naval Attack on Gibraltar is Destroyed by the British	The Boat Which Joshua Slocum Rebuilt and Sailed Single- Handed Round the World at Gibraltar