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Information about GIBRALTAR Gibraltar is a tiny British colony situated where Europe almost touches Africa and where the Mediterranean meet the Atlantic. To the ancient Greeks and Romans, it was one of the two Pillars of Hercules, set up by the mythical hero to mark the edge of the known world. Subsequently it became a bargaining chip and a bone of contention between the British and Spanish, due to its strategic location. Nowadays its population are firmly in favour of retaining British sovereignty. Despite its size (it is only 5km in length), Gibraltar nevertheless has a fascinating history which is strongly linked to both Spain and Britain at the height of their empirical powers, and this is detailed wonderfully at the Gibraltar Museum and in the 70km of tunnels which were carved into the rock by the British Army. Nowadays it is a bustling centre of commerce, with banking, shipping, oil and tourism all making a contribution to a thriving economy.
 

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General Information
Capital: Gibraltar
Area: 6.5 km2
Population: 27,714
Electricity: 220/240V
IDD: +350
Timezone: GMT +1 Hr (+2 Hrs MAR-OCT)

Language
Language: English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese

Government
Government: Parliamentary Monarchy, overseas territory of the UK

Religion
Religion: Roman Catholic, Church of England, Muslim and Jewish

Health
Health: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Hepatitis B

Currency
Currency: Gibraltar Pound (GIP) 1.00 = 100 Pence

Exchange Rate
Exchange Rate: GIP 1.00 = GBP 1.00 (Fix) = USD 1.6 = EUR 1.52 = CHF 2.23

Business Hours
Business Hours: Mon-Fri: 09.00-17.00 and, 08.00-14.00 in summer. Government office hours: Generally Mon-Fri: 08.45-13.15 and 14.15-17.30 but hours vary according to department and season.

Traffic
Traffic: Traffic drives on the right. Minimum age 18 years.

Driving License
Driving License: International or national license.

Climate
Climate: Mediterranean with mild winters and warm summers.

Temperatures
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
A556810131515131186
P201615141414151516181921
S57711201772232211881811381026145

A = Av. Daily Temp. (°C)
P = Daily Precipitation (mm)
S = Sunshine (Hrs/Month)

Mobile Network
Mobile Network: GSM 900

GPS
GPS: 36 8 N, 5 21 W

Shopping Hours
Shopping Hours: Mon-Fri: 10.00-19.00 and Sat: 10.00-13.00. Some shops open on Sunday.

 







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