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Gibraltar

British Overseas Territory

Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory and headland, on Spain's south coast. It’s dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, a 426m-high limestone ridge. First settled by the Moors in the Middle Ages and later ruled by Spain, the outpost was ceded to the British in 1713. Layers of fortifications include the remains of a 14th-century Moorish Castle and the 18th century Great Siege Tunnels, which were expanded in WWII.

Capital: Gibraltar

Dialing code: +350

Area: 6.8 km²

Population: 30,001 (2012) UNdata

Currencies: Pound sterling, Gibraltar pound

Official language: English

Points of interest

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St. Michael's Cave

Rock of Gibraltar

Europa Point

Gibraltar Botanic Gardens