Outline of Gibraltar
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Gibraltar:
General reference
- /dʒɪˈbrɒltər/
- Common English country name: Gibraltar
- Official English country name: Gibraltar[5]
- Common List of countries and capitals in native languagesNone
- Official endonym(s): List of official endonyms of present-day nations and statesNone
- Adjectival(s): Gibraltar
- Gibraltarians
- Unofficial demonym(s): Llanitos
- Etymology: Etymology of Gibraltar
- ISO country codes: GI, GIB, 292
- ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:GI
- Internet country code top-level domain: .gi
- International dialing Code: 350
Geography of Gibraltar
Geography of Gibraltar
- Gibraltar is: a British Overseas Territory
- Land boundaries:
Spain 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) - Coastline: Mediterranean Sea 12 kilometres (7.5 mi)
- Population of Gibraltar: 28,875
- Area of Gibraltar: 6.843 square kilometres (2.642 sq mi)
- Atlas of Gibraltar
Location of Gibraltar
- Gibraltar is situated within the following regions:
- Northern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere
- Eurasia
- Europe
- Southern Europe
- Iberian Peninsula - near its southernmost tip, overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar
- Southern Europe
- Europe
- UTC+02)
- Extreme points of Gibraltar
- High: Rock of Gibraltar 426 m (1,398 ft)
- Low: Strait of Gibraltar 0 m
Environment of Gibraltar
- Climate of Gibraltar
- Geology of Gibraltar
- Protected areas of Gibraltar
- Wildlife of Gibraltar
- Flora of Gibraltar
- Fauna of Gibraltar
- Birds of Gibraltar
- Mammals of Gibraltar
- Reptiles and amphibians of Gibraltar
Natural geographic features of Gibraltar
- Rock of Gibraltar – one of the two Pillars of Hercules
- Bay of Gibraltar
- Sand Dune
- Strait of Gibraltar
- World Heritage Sites in Gibraltar: None, though the entire peninsula was once a proposed World Heritage Site [6] In May 2012, the Gorham's Cave complex (including Vanguard Cave) made the United Kingdom's short list of sites that have been forwarded for submission to UNESCO.
Regions of Gibraltar
- Westside
Demography of Gibraltar
Government and politics of Gibraltar
- Gibraltar
- Elections in Gibraltar
- 1950 Gibraltar general election
- 1953 Gibraltar general election
- 1956 Gibraltar general election
- 1959 Gibraltar general election
- 1964 Gibraltar general election
- 1969 Gibraltar general election
- 1972 Gibraltar general election
- 1976 Gibraltar general election
- 1980 Gibraltar general election
- 1984 Gibraltar general election
- 1988 Gibraltar general election
- 1992 Gibraltar general election
- 1996 Gibraltar general election
- 2000 Gibraltar general election
- 2003 Gibraltar general election
- 2007 Gibraltar general election
- 2011 Gibraltar general election
- 2015 Gibraltar general election
- 2019 Gibraltar general election
- 2023 Gibraltar general election
- Next Gibraltar general election
- Referendums in Gibraltar
- Political parties in Gibraltar
- Postal orders of Gibraltar
- Vehicle registration plates of Gibraltar
Executive branch of the government of Gibraltar
Governor, Sir David Steel
Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo
control tower at RAF Gibraltar
- King Charles III
- Governor: Governor of Gibraltar, Sir David Steel
- Head of government: Chief Minister of Gibraltar, Fabian Picardo
Legislative branch of the government of Gibraltar
- unicameral)
Judicial branch of the government of Gibraltar
Court system of Gibraltar
Foreign relations of Gibraltar
- Disputed status of Gibraltar
- Disputed status of the isthmus
- Spain–United Kingdom relations
- Foreign and Commonwealth Office
International organisation membership
Gibraltar is a member of:[1]
- International Criminal Police Organization(Interpol) (subbureau)
- European Association of Airport and Seaport Police
- Universal Postal Union (UPU)
- The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU)
In addition, Gibraltar is a member of a large number of International Sporting organisations.
Law and order in Gibraltar
- Constitution of Gibraltar
- Human rights in Gibraltar
- Law enforcement in Gibraltar
- Gibraltar passport
Military of Gibraltar
Military of Gibraltar
- Command
- British Forces Gibraltar
- Army of Gibraltar
- Royal Gibraltar Regiment - the territory's permanently based light infantry battalion, consisting of both regular and reserve elements.
- Joint Provost and Security Unit
- Scimitar class patrol boats, HMS Scimitar and HMS Sabre, and three rigid hulled inflatable boats.
- RAF Gibraltar - Gibraltar's military airfield has no resident units, but is utilised as and when required by aircraft on deployment or exercise.
- Gibraltar Defence Police - a civilian police force responsible for enforcing civil law on MoD property in Gibraltar, and is responsible to Commander, British Forces Gibraltar.
- Military history of Gibraltar during World War II
History of Gibraltar
- Ethnic history of Gibraltar
- Kingdom of Gibraltar
- Military history of Gibraltar
- Battle of Gibraltar
- Siege of Gibraltar (1727)
- Great Siege of Gibraltar
- Military history of Gibraltar during World War II
- History of Nationality
Culture of Gibraltar
tercentenary
of British Gibraltar, 4 August 2004.
- Architecture of Gibraltar
- Cuisine of Gibraltar
- Languages of Gibraltar
- Communications in Gibraltar
- Internet in Gibraltar
- National symbols of Gibraltar
- Coat of arms of Gibraltar
- Flag of Gibraltar
- National anthem of Gibraltar
- People of Gibraltar
- Public holidays in Gibraltar
- Scouting and Guiding in Gibraltar
- World Heritage Sites in Gibraltar: None, though the entire peninsula is a proposed World Heritage Site [7]
Art in Gibraltar
- Art in Gibraltar
- The Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar, September 1782
- The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789
- Music of Gibraltar
- Television in Gibraltar
Religion in Gibraltar
Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
in Cathedral Square..jpg)
- Christianity in Gibraltar
- Church of England
- Diocese of Gibraltar in Europe
- Bishop of Gibraltar in Europe
- Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Gibraltar
- Gibraltar Methodist Church
- Catholic Church in Gibraltar
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Gibraltar
- Roman Catholic Bishop of Gibraltar
- Cathedral of St. Mary the Crowned
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Gibraltar
- Church of England
- Hinduism in Gibraltar
- Islam in Gibraltar
- Judaism in Gibraltar
Sport in Gibraltar
Victoria Stadium
's western stands.- Gibraltar at the Commonwealth Games
- Gibraltar Cricket Association
- Football in Gibraltar
- Gibraltar at the Olympics: application denied
- Rugby union in Gibraltar
Economy and infrastructure of Gibraltar
terminus, Sandy Bay
- Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 164th (one hundred and sixty fourth)
- Banking in Gibraltar
- Communications in Gibraltar
- Internet in Gibraltar
- Internet in Gibraltar
- Media in Gibraltar
- Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation
- Newspapers in Gibraltar
- Telephone numbers in Gibraltar
- Royal Gibraltar Post Office
- Currency of Gibraltar: Pound
- Coins of the Gibraltar pound
- ISO 4217: GIP
- Gibraltar Stock Exchange
- Health care in Gibraltar
- Gibraltar Health Authority
- Shipping in Gibraltar
- Tourism in Gibraltar
- Footpaths of Gibraltar
- Visa policy of Gibraltar
- Transport in Gibraltar
- Airports in Gibraltar: Gibraltar International Airport is Gibraltar's only airport
- Bus routes in Gibraltar
- Rail transport in Gibraltar
- Roads in Gibraltar
- Streets in Gibraltar
- Water supply and sanitation in Gibraltar
Education in Gibraltar
Lists
- Gibraltar in popular culture
- List of coats of arms of Gibraltar
- List of flags of Gibraltar
- List of fortifications in Gibraltar
See also
References
- ^ a b "Gibraltar". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. 2 July 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
- ^ Uncorrected evidence
- ^ "Regions and territories: Gibraltar". British Broadcasting Corporation. 18 July 2007. Retrieved 20 December 2007.
- Guardian Unlimited. Retrieved 20 December 2007.
- ^ Gibraltar Constitution Order 2006 Archived November 21, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Gibraltar defences". Whc.unesco.org. Retrieved 28 December 2010.
- ^ "Gibraltar defences - UNESCO World Heritage Centre". Whc.unesco.org. Retrieved 28 December 2010.
External links
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Quotations from Wikiquote
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- Maps
- General information
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- Political comment and live webcam
- Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society GONHS
- Gibraltar, CIA Factbook
- Jewish Gibraltar, The Jerusalem Post
- WIKI on Gibraltar
- Gibraltar Local Disability Movement
- Culture
- Literary Figures with connections to Gibraltar, 1700–1900
- Musicians with Gibraltar connections, 1600–1950
- Television, radio and news media
- Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation (with radio streaming)
- BFBS - British Forces Broadcasting Gibraltar
- Gibfocus
- Gibnews
- Newspapers with online editions
- The Gibraltar Chronicle
- Panorama Daily
- VOX - Gibraltar weekly, with site updated daily
- The New People
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