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
13 February 2008
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.