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Overview of and topical guide to Gibraltar
The location of
Gibraltar within Europe
A detailed map 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
Geography of Gibraltar
View of the western face of the
Rock of Gibraltar .
An enlargeable satellite image of the
Bay of Gibraltar
Topographic/hydrographic map of the
Strait of Gibraltar
View of
North Africa across the Strait of Gibraltar as seen from The Rock.
Geography of Gibraltar
Location of Gibraltar
Gibraltar is situated within the following regions:
Extreme points of Gibraltar
Environment of Gibraltar
Natural geographic features of Gibraltar
Regions of Gibraltar
Demography of Gibraltar
Demographics of Gibraltar
Government and politics of Gibraltar
The coat of arms of the
Government of Gibraltar combines that of the
Government of the United Kingdom and
Gibraltar's own coat of arms
Executive branch of the government of Gibraltar
Entrance to the
Gibraltar Parliament
The
airport
control tower at
RAF Gibraltar
New Terminal at
Gibraltar International Airport .
Gibraltarians, 1856.
Legislative branch of the government of Gibraltar
Judicial branch of the government of Gibraltar
Court system of Gibraltar
Foreign relations of Gibraltar
International organisation membership
Gibraltar is a member of:
[1]
In addition, Gibraltar is a member of a large number of International Sporting organisations.
Law and order in Gibraltar
Law of Gibraltar
Military of Gibraltar
Military of Gibraltar
History of Gibraltar
Culture of Gibraltar
Gibraltarians encircle
The Rock during the
tercentenary of British Gibraltar, 4 August 2004.
The symbolic release of 30,000 red and white balloons on
National Day , one for every person living on The Rock.
Culture of Gibraltar
Art in Gibraltar
Religion in Gibraltar
Roman Catholic
Cathedral of St. Mary the Crowned in
Main Street
The
Anglican
Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Cathedral Square.
Ibrahim-al-Ibrahim Mosque at
Europa Point
Sport in Gibraltar
Sport in Gibraltar
View of the
Victoria Stadium 's western stands.
Economy and infrastructure of Gibraltar
Gibraltar bus on route 4 near the "Both Worlds "
terminus ,
Sandy Bay
Economy of Gibraltar
Education in Gibraltar
Education in Gibraltar
Comparison of school structures in Gibraltar and
England .
Panoramic photograph of Gibraltar Airport.
Lists
See also
References
External links
Wikimedia Atlas of Gibraltar
Maps
General information
Culture
Television, radio and news media
Newspapers with online editions
Image galleries