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| Capital | Gibraltar |
| Government Type | Parliamentary democracy (Parliament); self-governing overseas territory of the UK |
| Currency | Gibraltar Pound (GIP) |
| Total Area |
2 Square Miles 6 Square Kilometers |
| Location | Southwestern Europe, bordering the Strait of Gibraltar, which links the Mediterranean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, on the southern coast of Spain |
| Language | English (used in schools and for official purposes), Spanish, Italian, Portuguese |
| GDP - real growth rate | 6% |
| GDP - per capita (PPP) | $43,000.00 (USD) |
Gibraltar Demographics
What is the population of Gibraltar?
| Ethnic Groups | Spanish, Italian, English, Maltese, Portuguese |
| Nationality Noun | Gibraltarian(s) |
| Population | 29,581 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.26% |
| Urban Population | 100.000000 |
Gibraltar Government
What type of government does Gibraltar have?
| Executive Branch |
Previous Queen ELIZABETH II (6 February 1952 - 8 September 2022) chief of State: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Sir David STEEL (since 11 June 2020) Previous Queen ELIZABETH II (6 February 1952 - 8 September 2022) Head of Government: Chief Minister Fabian PICARDO (since 9 December 2011) Cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of Parliament by the governor in consultation with the chief minister Elections/Appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; the governor is appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor |
| Suffrage | 18 years of age; universal; and British citizens with six months residence or more |
| Citizenship | See United Kingdom |
| National Holiday | National Day, 10 September (1967); note - day of the national referendum to decide whether to remain with the UK or join Spain |
| Constitution |
History: Previous 1969; latest passed by referendum 30 November 2006, entered into effect 14 December 2006, entered into force 2 January 2007 Amendments: Proposed by Parliament and requires prior consent of the British monarch (through the Secretary of State); passage requires at least three-fourths majority vote in Parliament followed by simple majority vote in a referendum; note – only sections 1 through 15 in Chapter 1 (Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms) can be amended by Parliament |
| Independence | None (overseas territory of the UK) |
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What environmental issues does Gibraltar have?
| Climate | Mediterranean with mild winters and warm summers |
| Border Countries | Spain 1.2 km |
| Environment - Current Issues | Limited natural freshwater resources: Large concrete or natural rock water catchments collect rainwater (no longer used for drinking water) and adequate desalination plant |
| Terrain | A narrow coastal lowland borders the Rock of Gibraltar |
Gibraltar Economy
How big is the Gibraltar economy?
| Economic Overview |
Self-sufficient Gibraltar benefits from an extensive shipping trade, offshore banking, and its position as an international conference center. Tax rates are low to attract foreign investment. The British military presence has been sharply reduced and now contributes about 7% to the local economy, compared with 60% in 1984. In recent years, Gibraltar has seen major structural change from a public to a private sector economy, but changes in government spending still have a major impact on the level of employment. The financial sector, tourism (over 11 million visitors in 2012), gaming revenues, shipping services fees, and duties on consumer goods also generate revenue. The financial sector, tourism, and the shipping sector contribute 30%, 30%, and 25%, respectively, of GDP. Telecommunications, e-commerce, and e-gaming account for the remaining 15%. |
| Industries | Tourism, banking and finance, ship repairing, tobacco |
| Currency Name and Code | Gibraltar Pound (GIP) |
| Export Partners | Switzerland 28.7%, UK 22.8%, Germany 9.6%, France 5.9%, Hong Kong 5.1%, Spain 5.1%, Turkmenistan 4.4% |
| Import Partners | Germany 27.5%, Spain 21.9%, UK 12.2%, Italy 8% |
Gibraltar News and Current Events
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