Gibraltar (/dʒɪˈbrɔːltər/ jib-RAWL-tər, Spanish: [xiβɾalˈtaɾ]) is a British Overseas Territory and city located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula...
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The history of Gibraltar, a small peninsula on the southern Iberian coast near the entrance of the Mediterranean Sea, spans over 2,900 years. The peninsula...
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The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates Europe from Africa. The two continents...
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of Gibraltar on the Iberian Peninsula. Gibraltar may also refer to: Strait of Gibraltar, at the western end of the Mediterranean Sea Bay of Gibraltar, the...
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The Rock of Gibraltar (from the Arabic name Jabal Ṭāriq جبل طارق, meaning "Mountain of Tariq") is a monolithic limestone mountain 426 m (1,398 ft) high...
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Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory, located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, is the subject of a territorial claim by Spain. It was...
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The Gibraltar national football team represents Gibraltar in men's international football competitions, and is controlled by the Gibraltar Football Association...
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currency of Gibraltar. It is pegged to – and exchangeable with – British pound sterling at par value. Coins and banknotes of the Gibraltar pound are issued...
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Cortado (redirect from Gibraltar espresso)
many a cut beverage, a gibraltar is specifically defined in its proportions by the constraints of its cup size: a Libbey "Gibraltar" glass contains 135 mL...
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Demographic features of the population of Gibraltar include ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations...
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His Majesty's Government of Gibraltar is the democratically elected government of the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. The head of state is King...
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The chief minister of Gibraltar is the head of His Majesty's Government of Gibraltar who is elected by the Gibraltar Parliament, and formally appointed...
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The governor of Gibraltar is the representative of the British monarch in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. The governor is appointed by the...
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The Great Siege of Gibraltar was an unsuccessful attempt by Spain and France to capture Gibraltar from the British during the American Revolutionary War...
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The Strait of Gibraltar crossing is a hypothetical bridge or tunnel spanning the Strait of Gibraltar (about 14 km or 9 miles at its narrowest point) that...
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Gibraltar International Airport, previously known as North Front Airport, (IATA: GIB, ICAO: LXGB) is the civilian airport that serves the British overseas...
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Gibraltar is a town located in Zulia State in Venezuela between Bobures to the south and Boscan to the north. It is on the shore of Maracaibo Lake. The...
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353758 The Gibraltar Parliament is the legislature of the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. Between 1969 and 2006, it was called the Gibraltar House...
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Manchester 62 F.C. (redirect from ManchesterUnited F.C. (Gibraltar))
Manchester 62 F.C. is a football club based in Gibraltar. The club currently competes in the Gibraltar Football League. The club was founded as Manchester...
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Gibraltar, now Gibdock (also used by the Royal Navy), RAF Gibraltar – used by the RAF and NATO and a local infantry garrison – the Royal Gibraltar Regiment...
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The military history of Gibraltar during World War II exemplifies Gibraltar's position as a British fortress from the early-18th century onwards and as...
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of Gibraltar consists largely of the services sector. While part of the European Union until Brexit, the British overseas territory of Gibraltar has...
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Gibraltar has a limited public transport system, due to the compact size of the territory. Gibraltar has 49.9 kilometres (31.0 mi) of highways, all of...
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Mountains and the Rif Mountains of Morocco, the Barbary macaque population in Gibraltar is the only wild monkey population on the European continent. Although...
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The Bishop of Gibraltar may refer to the ordinary of the Roman Catholic or Anglican Diocese of Gibraltar: Roman Catholic Bishop of Gibraltar Bishop in Europe...
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Gibraltarians (redirect from People of Gibraltar)
gibraltareños, colloquially: llanitos) are an ethnic group native to Gibraltar, a British overseas territory located near the southernmost tip of the...
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the Jews in Gibraltar dates back more than 650 years. There have been periods of persecution, but for the most part the Jews of Gibraltar have prospered...
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The flag of Gibraltar is an elongated banner of arms based on the coat of arms of Gibraltar, granted by Royal Warrant from Queen Isabella I of Castile...
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Lincoln Red Imps F.C. (redirect from Newcastle United F.C. (Gibraltar))
Imps Football Club is a professional football club from Gibraltar. They play in the Gibraltar Football League, and share Victoria Stadium with all other...
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Miss Gibraltar is a national beauty pageant in Gibraltar. The first Miss Gibraltar pageant was held in 1959, however, it did not resume until 1964. The...
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