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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 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. 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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GIBRALTAR

General Information
Capital: Gibraltar
Area: 6.5 km2
Population: 27,921
Electricity: 220/240 volts AC, 50Hz. UK-style three-pin plugs are in use.
IDD: +350
Timezone: GMT +1 Hr (+2 Hrs MAR-OCT)

Language
Language: English (official). Most Gibraltarians are bilingual in English and Spanish.

Government
Government: Parliamentary Monarchy – (special overseas territory of the UK).

Religion
Religion: 78% Roman Catholic, also Church of England, Church of Scotland, Gibraltar Methodist Church and other religious denominations

Health
Health: The following vaccinations are recommended: Tetanus.

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

Exchange Rate
Exchange Rate: All 100.00 USD 60.8460 GIP EUR = 91.5457 GIP GBP = 100.000 GIP - CHF = 60.5170 GIP

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
 
Temperatures:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
A131214161922242423191513
P1529810659254132355114127
S6778101111119766
A=Aver. Daily Temp. (°C)
P=Precipitation (mm)
S=Sunshine (Hrs/Month)

Mobile Network
Mobile Network: GSM 1800 3G 2100

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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