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Gibraltar Weather

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Gibraltar Facts

What is the capital of Gibraltar?

Capital	Gibraltar
Government Type	parliamentary democracy (Parliament); self-governing overseas territory of the UK
Currency	Gibraltar Pound (GIP)
Total Area	3 Square Miles 7 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 Adjective	Gibraltar
Nationality Noun	Gibraltarian(s)
Population	29,581
Population Growth Rate	0.26%
Predominant Language	English (used in schools and for official purposes), Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
Urban Population	100%

Gibraltar Government

What type of government does Gibraltar have?

Executive Branch: chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Lt. Gen. Edward DAVIS (since 19 January... More
Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal; and British citizens with six months residence or more More
Citizenship: see United Kingdom More
National Holiday: National Day, 10 September (1967); note - day of the national referendum to decide whether to remain with the UK... More
Constitution: history: previous 1969; latest passed by referendum 30 November 2006, entered into effect 14 December 2006, entered into force 2... More
Independence: none (overseas territory of the UK) More

Gibraltar Geography

What environmental issues does Gibraltar have?

Climate: Mediterranean with mild winters and warm summers More
Border Countries: Spain 1.2 km More
Environment - Current Issues: limited natural freshwater resources: large concrete or natural rock water catchments collect rainwater (no longer used for drinking water) and... More
Terrain: a narrow coastal lowland borders the Rock of Gibraltar More

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... More
Industries: tourism, banking and finance, ship repairing, tobacco More
Currency Name and Code: Gibraltar Pound (GIP) More
Export Partners: Switzerland 28.7%, UK 22.8%, Germany 9.6%, France 5.9%, Hong Kong 5.1%, Spain 5.1%, Turkmenistan 4.4% More
Import Partners: Germany 27.5%, Spain 21.9%, UK 12.2%, Italy 8% More

Gibraltar News & Current Events

What current events are happening in Gibraltar?
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Interesting Gibraltar Facts

What unique things can you discover about Gibraltar?

Gibraltar consists of a long limestone mountain. The highest point is 426 m.
To the ancient Greeks and Romans, it was one of the two Pillars of Hercules, set up by the mythical hero to mark the edge of the known world.

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