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Guide to Gibraltar

Legend has it that this tiny British colony, dubbed 'the rock' was one of the two Pillars of Hercules to mark the edge of the world. It separates Europe from Africa and is offers an intrguing culture anf fascinating history

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Name: Gibraltar

Location: Southwestern Europe, bordering the Strait of Gibraltar, which links the Mediterranean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean on the southern coast of Spain.

Population: 27,192 (government figure, 1997)

Nationality: Gibraltarian

Capital: Gibraltar town

Area: 5.8 sq km (2.25 sq miles)

Major languages: English, Spanish

Major religion: Christianity

Life expectancy: 76 years (men), 82 years (women)

Currency: Gibraltar pound

Internet domain: .gi

International dialling code: +350

Time Zone: GMT +1

Flying time: 2 hours 55 minutes from the UK

Weights & Measures: Metric

Climate: Mediterranean with mild winters and warm summers.

Entry/Visa: A valid passport is required. A visa is not required for UK nationals

Notes: Gibraltar is an overseas territory of the UK ceded by Spain in the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht. It was declared a colony in 1830.

13 February 2008

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