Outline of Gibraltar

Outline of Gibraltar
The location of Gibraltar within the European Union
A detailed map of Gibraltar

Gibraltar is a 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 has historically been an important base for the British Armed Forces and is the site of a Royal Navy base.

The name of the territory is derived from the Arabic name Jabal Tāriq (جبل طارق), meaning "mountain of Tariq".[2] It refers to the geological formation, the Rock of Gibraltar, and the Berber Umayyad general Tariq ibn-Ziyad, under the orders of Caliph Al-Walid I who led the initial incursion into Iberia in advance of the main Moorish force in 711. Earlier, it was known as Mons Calpe, one of the Pillars of Hercules. Today, Gibraltar is known colloquially as Gib or The Rock.

A one-year investigation and analysis of 235 countries and territories by Jane’s Country Risk listed Gibraltar as the top stable and prosperous British Territory, in 5th position overall.[3]

Gibraltar was ceded by Spain to Great Britain in perpetuity in 1713 under the Treaty of Utrecht though Spain requests its return. The British Government has stated it is committed to respecting the wishes of the Gibraltarians,[4] who strongly oppose the idea of annexation along with any proposal for shared sovereignty with Spain.[5][6]

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Gibraltar:

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.

Environment of Gibraltar

Natural geographic features of Gibraltar

Regions of Gibraltar

  • Westside

Demography of Gibraltar

Government and politics of Gibraltar

The coat of arms of the Government of Gibraltar combines that of Her Majesty's Government and Gibraltar's own coat of arms

Executive branch of the government of Gibraltar

Head of state, Elizabeth II
Governor, Sir Robert Fulton
Chief Minister, Peter Caruana
Entrance to the Gibraltar Parliament
Gibraltarians, 1856.

Legislative branch of the government of Gibraltar

Judicial branch of the government of Gibraltar

Foreign relations of Gibraltar

International organization membership

Gibraltar is a member of:[1]

And a large number of International Sporting organisations.

Law and order in Gibraltar

Military of Gibraltar

History of Gibraltar

Main article: History of Gibraltar, Timeline of the history of Gibraltar, and Current events 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.
  • Architecture of Gibraltar
  • Cuisine of Gibraltar
  • Ethnic minorities in Gibraltar
  • Festivals in Gibraltar
  • Humor in Gibraltar
  • Languages of Gibraltar
  • Communications in Gibraltar
    • Internet in Gibraltar
    • Media in Gibraltar
  • National symbols of Gibraltar
  • People of Gibraltar
  • Public holidays in Gibraltar
    • Gibraltar National Day
  • Records of Gibraltar
  • Scouting and Guiding in Gibraltar
  • World Heritage Sites in Gibraltar: None, though the entire peninsula is a proposed World Heritage Site [9]

Art in Gibraltar

Religion in Gibraltar

Main article: Religion in Gibraltar
The Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Cathedral Square.

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

Education in Gibraltar

Comparison of school structures in Gibraltar and England.
Panoramic photograph of Gibraltar Airport.

See also

References

External links

Wikimedia Atlas of Gibraltar

Maps
General information
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Television, radio and news media
Newspapers with online editions
Image galleries

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