Outline of Gibraltar
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Gibraltar:
Gibraltar – British Overseas Territory located near the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula of Southeastern Europe overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar between the Mediterranean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean.[1] The territory shares a border with Spain to the north. Gibraltar was ceded by Spain to Great Britain in perpetuity in 1713 under the Treaty of Utrecht though Spain requests its return. The Government of the United Kingdom has stated it is committed to respecting the wishes of the Gibraltarians,[2] who strongly oppose the idea of annexation along with any proposal for shared sovereignty with Spain.[3][4]
General reference
[edit]- Pronunciation: /dʒɪˈbrɔːltər/ jib-RAWL-tər, Spanish: [xiβɾalˈtaɾ]
- Common English country name: Gibraltar
- Official English country name: Gibraltar[5]
- Common endonym(s): List of countries and capitals in native languages None
- Official endonym(s): List of official endonyms of present-day nations and states None
- Adjectival(s): Gibraltar
- Official demonym(s): Gibraltarians
- Unofficial demonym(s): Llanitos
- Etymology: Etymology of Gibraltar
- ISO country codes: GI, GIB, 292
- ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:GI
- Internet country code top-level domain: .gi
- International dialing Code: 350
Geography of Gibraltar
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- Gibraltar is: a British Overseas Territory
- Land boundaries:
Spain 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) - Coastline: Mediterranean Sea 12 kilometres (7.5 mi)
- Population of Gibraltar: 28,875
- Area of Gibraltar: 6.843 square kilometres (2.642 sq mi)
- Atlas of Gibraltar
Location of Gibraltar
[edit]- Gibraltar is situated within the following regions:
- Northern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere
- Eurasia
- Europe
- Southern Europe
- Iberian Peninsula - near its southernmost tip, overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar
- Southern Europe
- Europe
- Time zone: Central European Time (UTC+01), Central European Summer Time (UTC+02)
- Extreme points of Gibraltar
- High: Rock of Gibraltar 426 m (1,398 ft)
- Low: Strait of Gibraltar 0 m
Environment of Gibraltar
[edit]- Climate of Gibraltar
- Geology of Gibraltar
- Protected areas of Gibraltar
- Wildlife of Gibraltar
Natural geographic features of Gibraltar
[edit]- Rock of Gibraltar – one of the two Pillars of Hercules
- Bay of Gibraltar
- Sand Dune
- Strait of Gibraltar
- World Heritage Sites in Gibraltar: None, though the entire peninsula was once a proposed World Heritage Site [6] In May 2012, the Gorham's Cave complex (including Vanguard Cave) made the United Kingdom's short list of sites that have been forwarded for submission to UNESCO.
Regions of Gibraltar
[edit]Demography of Gibraltar
[edit]Government and politics of Gibraltar
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- Form of government: parliamentary representative democratic British Overseas Territory
- Capital of Gibraltar: Gibraltar
- Elections in Gibraltar
- 1950 Gibraltar general election
- 1953 Gibraltar general election
- 1956 Gibraltar general election
- 1959 Gibraltar general election
- 1964 Gibraltar general election
- 1969 Gibraltar general election
- 1972 Gibraltar general election
- 1976 Gibraltar general election
- 1980 Gibraltar general election
- 1984 Gibraltar general election
- 1988 Gibraltar general election
- 1992 Gibraltar general election
- 1996 Gibraltar general election
- 2000 Gibraltar general election
- 2003 Gibraltar general election
- 2007 Gibraltar general election
- 2011 Gibraltar general election
- 2015 Gibraltar general election
- 2019 Gibraltar general election
- 2023 Gibraltar general election
- Next Gibraltar general election
- Referendums in Gibraltar
- Political parties in Gibraltar
- Postal orders of Gibraltar
- Vehicle registration plates of Gibraltar
Executive branch of the government of Gibraltar
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Governor, Sir David Steel
Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo
- Head of state: Monarch, King Charles III
- Governor: Governor of Gibraltar, Sir David Steel
- Head of government: Chief Minister of Gibraltar, Fabian Picardo
Legislative branch of the government of Gibraltar
[edit]Judicial branch of the government of Gibraltar
[edit]Foreign relations of Gibraltar
[edit]- Disputed status of Gibraltar
- Sovereignty referendum, 1967
- Sovereignty referendum, 2002
- Conservative Friends of Gibraltar
- Disputed status of the isthmus
- Spain–United Kingdom relations
- Foreign and Commonwealth Office
International organisation membership
[edit]Gibraltar is a member of:[1]
- International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) (subbureau)
- European Association of Airport and Seaport Police
- Universal Postal Union (UPU)
- The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU)
In addition, Gibraltar is a member of a large number of International Sporting organisations.
Law and order in Gibraltar
[edit]- Constitution of Gibraltar
- Human rights in Gibraltar
- Law enforcement in Gibraltar
- Gibraltar passport
Military of Gibraltar
[edit]- Command
- British Forces Gibraltar
- Royal Gibraltar Regiment - the territory's permanently based light infantry battalion, consisting of both regular and reserve elements.
- Joint Provost and Security Unit
- Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron - two Scimitar class patrol boats, HMS Scimitar and HMS Sabre, and three rigid hulled inflatable boats.
- RAF Gibraltar - Gibraltar's military airfield has no resident units, but is utilised as and when required by aircraft on deployment or exercise.
- Gibraltar Defence Police - a civilian police force responsible for enforcing civil law on MoD property in Gibraltar, and is responsible to Commander, British Forces Gibraltar.
- Military history of Gibraltar during World War II
History of Gibraltar
[edit]- Ethnic history of Gibraltar
- Kingdom of Gibraltar
- Military history of Gibraltar
- History of Nationality
Culture of Gibraltar
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- Architecture of Gibraltar
- Cuisine of Gibraltar
- Languages of Gibraltar
- Communications in Gibraltar
- National symbols of Gibraltar
- People of Gibraltar
- Public holidays in Gibraltar
- Scouting and Guiding in Gibraltar
- World Heritage Sites in Gibraltar: None, though the entire peninsula is a proposed World Heritage Site [7]
Art in Gibraltar
[edit]- Art in Gibraltar
- Music of Gibraltar
- Television in Gibraltar
Religion in Gibraltar
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Sport in Gibraltar
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- Gibraltar at the Commonwealth Games
- Gibraltar Cricket Association
- Football in Gibraltar
- Gibraltar at the Olympics: application denied
- Rugby union in Gibraltar
Economy and infrastructure of Gibraltar
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- Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 164th (one hundred and sixty fourth)
- Banking in Gibraltar
- Communications in Gibraltar
- Internet in Gibraltar
- Internet in Gibraltar
- Media in Gibraltar
- Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation
- Newspapers in Gibraltar
- Telephone numbers in Gibraltar
- Royal Gibraltar Post Office
- Currency of Gibraltar: Pound
- Gibraltar Stock Exchange
- Health care in Gibraltar
- Shipping in Gibraltar
- Tourism in Gibraltar
- Transport in Gibraltar
- Airports in Gibraltar: Gibraltar International Airport is Gibraltar's only airport
- Bus routes in Gibraltar
- Rail transport in Gibraltar
- Roads in Gibraltar
- Streets in Gibraltar
- Water supply and sanitation in Gibraltar
Education in Gibraltar
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Lists
[edit]- Gibraltar in popular culture
- List of coats of arms of Gibraltar
- List of flags of Gibraltar
- List of fortifications in Gibraltar
- List of schools in Gibraltar
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "Gibraltar". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. 2 July 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
- ^ Uncorrected evidence
- ^ "Regions and territories: Gibraltar". British Broadcasting Corporation. 18 July 2007. Retrieved 20 December 2007.
- ^ Mark Oliver; Sally Bolton; Jon Dennis; Matthew Tempest (4 August 2004). "Gibraltar". Guardian Unlimited. Retrieved 20 December 2007.
- ^ Gibraltar Constitution Order 2006 Archived November 21, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Gibraltar defences". Whc.unesco.org. Retrieved 28 December 2010.
- ^ "Gibraltar defences - UNESCO World Heritage Centre". Whc.unesco.org. Retrieved 28 December 2010.
External links
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Gibraltar at Wikipedia's sister projects
Definitions from Wiktionary
Media from Commons
News from Wikinews
Quotations from Wikiquote
Texts from Wikisource
Textbooks from Wikibooks
Resources from Wikiversity
- Maps
- General information
- PJHQ Overseas Bases– Gibraltar
- Government of Gibraltar
- Gibraltar Financial Services Commission
- Political comment and live webcam
- Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society GONHS
- Gibraltar, CIA Factbook
- Jewish Gibraltar, The Jerusalem Post
- WIKI on Gibraltar
- Gibraltar Local Disability Movement
- Culture
- Literary Figures with connections to Gibraltar, 1700–1900
- Musicians with Gibraltar connections, 1600–1950
- Television, radio and news media
- Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation (with radio streaming)
- BFBS - British Forces Broadcasting Gibraltar
- Gibfocus
- Gibnews
- Newspapers with online editions
- The Gibraltar Chronicle
- Panorama Daily
- VOX - Gibraltar weekly, with site updated daily
- The New People
- Image galleries