Outline of Gibraltar

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

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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

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View of the western face of the Rock of Gibraltar.
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An enlargeable satellite image of the Bay of Gibraltar
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Topographic/hydrographic map of the Strait of Gibraltar
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View of North Africa across the Strait of Gibraltar as seen from The Rock.

Geography of Gibraltar

Location of Gibraltar

Environment of Gibraltar

Natural geographic features of Gibraltar

Regions of Gibraltar

Demography of Gibraltar

Demographics of Gibraltar

Government and politics of Gibraltar

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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

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Governor, Sir David Steel
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Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo
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Entrance to the Gibraltar Parliament
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The airport control tower at RAF Gibraltar
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New Terminal at Gibraltar International Airport.
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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

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Gibraltarians encircle The Rock during the tercentenary of British Gibraltar, 4 August 2004.
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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

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Roman Catholic Cathedral of St. Mary the Crowned in Main Street
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The Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Cathedral Square.
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Ibrahim-al-Ibrahim Mosque at Europa Point

Sport in Gibraltar

Sport in Gibraltar

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View of the Victoria Stadium's western stands.

Economy and infrastructure of Gibraltar

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Gibraltar bus on route 4 near the "Both Worlds" terminus, Sandy Bay

Economy of Gibraltar

Education in Gibraltar

Education in Gibraltar

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

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gibraltar Constitution Order 2006</span>

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">History of nationality in Gibraltar</span>

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gibraltar Constitution Order 1969</span>

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">1967 Gibraltar sovereignty referendum</span> Referendum of Gibraltarian citizens to determine if they wished to pass under Spanish sovereignty

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Gibraltarians in the United Kingdom may be Gibraltarian-born immigrants to the United Kingdom or their British-born descendants. Gibraltar is a British overseas territory therefore it allows individuals born there the right of abode in the United Kingdom. They hold British Overseas Territory Citizenship but may apply for registration as a British citizen under section 5 of the British Nationality Act 1981 and are considered United Kingdom nationals for European Union purposes with all consequential rights and entitlements.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Southport Gates</span>

The Southport Gates are three city gates in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. They are located in the Charles V Wall, one of the 16th century fortifications of Gibraltar. The gates are clustered together, with the South Bastion to the west, and the Trafalgar Cemetery to the east. The first and second Southport Gates were constructed at present day Trafalgar Road in 1552 and 1883, respectively. The third gate, Referendum Gate, is the widest of the three and was constructed in 1967 at Main Street, immediately west of the first two gates. The Southport Gates are listed with the Gibraltar Heritage Trust.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Political development in modern Gibraltar</span>

Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory located on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula at the entrance of the Mediterranean Sea. During the early days of the British administration, Gibraltar was maintained primarily as a military outpost with limited attention paid to its role as a trading post. Initially long term settlement of Gibraltar was uncertain but as Spain's power waned it became established as an important base for the British Royal Navy. Throughout the 19th century there was conflict between the competing roles of military and trading posts, leading to tensions between the civilian population and the Governor of the day. Some Governors encouraged the development of the civilian role in government, whilst others regarded it as a nuisance. As a result, compared with other former British colonies, civilian Government in Gibraltar emerged largely in the 20th century as the needs of the civilian population were often considered by Governors as subordinate to the needs of the military. Since World War II, Gibraltarians have increasingly asserted their own individual identity. The Rock's relationship with Spain and the sovereignty dispute continues to affect the Politics of Gibraltar to this day.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gibraltar Conservatives</span> Political party of Gibraltar

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References

  1. 1 2 "Gibraltar". The World Factbook . United States Central Intelligence Agency. 2 July 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
  2. Uncorrected evidence
  3. "Regions and territories: Gibraltar". British Broadcasting Corporation. 18 July 2007. Retrieved 20 December 2007.
  4. Mark Oliver; Sally Bolton; Jon Dennis; Matthew Tempest (4 August 2004). "Gibraltar". Guardian Unlimited . Retrieved 20 December 2007.
  5. Gibraltar Constitution Order 2006 Archived November 21, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  6. "Gibraltar defences". Whc.unesco.org. Retrieved 28 December 2010.
  7. "Gibraltar defences - UNESCO World Heritage Centre". Whc.unesco.org. Retrieved 28 December 2010.

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