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| Location |
Southwestern Europe, bordering the Strait of Gibraltar, which links the Mediterranean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, on the southern coast of Spain |
| Status |
Self-governing part of United Kingdom, claimed by Spain |
| Head of state |
Queen Elizabeth II, represented by Governor Francis Richards |
| Head of state: Chief minister |
Peter Caruana |
| Population |
28,750 |
| Capital |
Gibraltar town |
| Area |
total: 6.5 sq km land: 6.5 sq km water: 0 sq km |
| Size |
7 km² |
| Mean Altitude |
447 m |
| Highest Point |
Rock of Gibraltar 426 m |
| Nationality |
noun: Gibraltarian(s) adjective: Gibraltar |
| Major languages |
English (used in schools and for official purposes), Spanish |
| Major religions |
Roman Catholic 78.1%, Church of England 7%, other Christian 3.2%, Muslim 4%, Jewish 2.1%, Hindu 1.8%, other or unspecified 0.9%, none 2.9% (2001 census) |
| Climate |
Mediterranean with mild winters and warm summers |
| Tourism |
Almost 5 million visitors came to Gibraltar in 1998 |
| Life expectancy |
76 years (men), 82 years (women) |
| Monetary unit |
Gibraltar pound or Euros |
| Economy Size |
Economy of Gibraltar is dependent on tourism, shipping, the internet, and financial center activities. |
| Labour Force |
12,690 (including non-Gibraltar laborers) (2001) |
| Main exports |
Petroleum (re-exports), manufactured goods |
| Gross Domestic Product |
$38,200 (2005est.) |
| Measures |
The metric system is followed in Gibraltar |
| Electricity |
220/240 volts AC, 50Hz. UK-style 3-pin plugs are in use. |
| Time Zone |
+1 G |
| Internet domain |
.gi |
| International dialling code |
+350 |
| National Holiday |
National Day, 10 September (1967) note - day of the national referendum to decide whether to remain with the UK or go with Spain. |
