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Gibraltar

Europe · Southern Europe

Capital
Gibraltar
Population
33.7K
Area
6 km²
Region
Southern Europe
Languages
English
Currency
Gibraltar pound (£)

Location on the World Map

Gibraltar
Europe · Southern Europe
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ContinentEurope · Southern Europe
Neighbouring countries (1)

Famous Personality

Albert Hammond

musician

He is an internationally known singer-songwriter behind many global pop hits.

Local Delicacy

Calentita

This simple baked chickpea-flour dish is considered Gibraltar's signature food.

National Symbols

National animalBarbary macaque
National birdBarbary partridge

Famous Landmark & Geography

Rock of Gibraltar, a famous landmark of Gibraltar

Rock of Gibraltar

This towering limestone promontory is Gibraltar's defining natural landmark.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropTomato

Gibraltar has almost no commercial farming, but tomatoes are a realistic small-scale Mediterranean crop.

Most grown fruitLemon

Citrus such as lemons suit Gibraltar's climate and are the territory's most plausible iconic fruit.

Major Cities

Gibraltar

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Rock of Gibraltar426 m

Major Airports

Gibraltar International Airport · Gibraltar
IATA GIBICAO LXGB

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Guitar

The guitar is central in Gibraltar's popular music, Latin-influenced styles and local live performance culture.

2
Piano

The piano is widely used in Gibraltar's schools, churches and contemporary music settings.

3
Drum kit

The drum kit underpins much of Gibraltar's rock, pop and community festival music.

4
Violin

The violin appears in classical and community music life in Gibraltar.

5
Cajón

The cajón reflects nearby Spanish influence and is used in acoustic and flamenco-related performances.

Bordering Countries

Spain