Gibraltar is a British overseas territory occupying a narrow peninsula of Spain’s southern Mediterranean coast.
Gibraltar is also a heavily fortified British air and naval base that guards the Strait of Gibraltar, which is the only entrance to the Mediterranean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean.
Gibraltar has a population of 33,178 people. Its capital is Gibraltar, and the currency is the Gibraltan Pound. The official language spoken is English.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
- Commonwealth Day (Feb 15)
- Good Friday (Date Varies)
- Easter Monday (Date Varies)
- Workers’ Memorial Day (Apr 28)
- May Day (Date Varies)
- Spring Bank Holiday (Date Varies)
- Queen’s Birthday (Date Varies)
- Late Summer Bank Holiday (Date Varies)
- National Day (Sep 10)
Gibraltar does not have any world heritage sites or national parks, but they do have various tourist attractions.
Want to learn more? Check out Gibraltar’s tourism website.
Also check out the Gibraltar National Museum for additional information.
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