Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory located at the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula, with an area of 6.8 square kilometers and a northern border with Spain. It has a long history of occupation and changing sovereignty, being inhabited first by Phoenicians and later controlled by the Moors, Castile, and Britain. In a 2002 referendum, Gibraltarians voted overwhelmingly to remain under British sovereignty rather than accepting shared sovereignty with Spain. The Rock of Gibraltar and its surroundings are home to over 500 plant species as well as a nature reserve containing Barbary macaques. The population is ethnically diverse with British, Spanish, and Italian descendants, and mainly speak English along with the local Llanito
2. Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory located on the
southern end of the Iberian Peninsula at the entrance of the
Mediterranean. It has an area of 6.8 square kilometres and a
northern border with Andalusia, Spain.
Geographical situation.
3. Early history
Evidence of Neanderthal habitation in Gibraltar
between 128,000 and 24,000 BC
has been discovered at Gorham's
Cave, making Gibraltar the last
known holdout of the Neanderthals.
Within recorded history, the first
inhabitants were the Phoenicians,
around 950 BC
4. The Tower of Homage of the Moorish Castle remains standing
today. From 1274 onwards, the town was fought over by the
Nasrids of Granada, the Marinids of
Morocco and the Catholic kings of
Castile. In 1462, Gibraltar was finally
captured by Juan Alonso de Guzmán,
1st Duke of Medina Sidonia.
● After the conquest, King Henry IV of
Castile assumed the additional title of
King of Gibraltar, six years later Gibraltar
was restored to the Duke of Medina Sidonia
, who sold it in 1474.
● In 1501 Gibraltar passed back to the Spanish Crown.
5. History
In 1704, during the War of
the Spanish Succession,
leading to a permanent
exodus of much of the
existing population. In
1713 Treaty of Utrecht
Gibraltar was ceded to
Britain. Spain
unsuccessfully attempted
to regain control
6. During World War II , Gibraltar's civilian population was evacuated.
Spanish dictator
Francisco Franco
reluctance to allow the
German army draw up
a plan to capture
Gibraltar (Operation Felix).
In the Gibraltar sovereignty referendum, 1967 Gibraltarians voted
overwhelmingly to remain under British sovereignty, Spain
closed the border with Gibraltar. The border with Spain was
partially reopened in 1982 and fully reopened in 1985.
In a referendum held in 2002 , Gibraltarians rejected by an
overwhelming majority (99%) a proposal for shared sovereignty
between Spain and Great Britain.
Wilhelm Canaris
7. The Convent: At the end of the
pedestrian Main Street you can
Reach one of the most typical
sites of Gibraltar. All tourists will
make any photo to the guard.
And it is also normal
photographed at the side of
the canyons.
Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Trinity :
a Cathedral in Gibraltar with a lot of history
King's Bastion: This is the most
important stronghold of the city,
located in the most vulnerable
point of the port just as he had
done mission to defend the
access door of goods.
Shrine of Our
Lady of
Europe and
Patroness of
Gibraltar: The
church is
dedicated to
Our Lady of
Europe,
Catholic patron
saint of
Gibraltar.
The Ibrahim-al-Ibrahim Mosque: The building was a gift from
King Fahd of Saudi Arabia and its construction lasted two years.
Buildings and places
8. Buildings and
placesReal Street: main shopping street of Gibraltar.
The Court House: english style garden
with species such as the palm trees,
hearts, flowers and other exotic oriental
plants.
Gibraltar Parliament
9. Flora and fauna
Over 500 different species of flowering plants grow on
the Rock. Gibraltar is the only place in Europe where
the Gibraltar candytuft is found growing in the wild.
Most of the Rock's upper area is covered by a nature
reserve which is home to around 230 Barbary
Macaques.
Iberis gibraltarica
10. Demography
● Ethnic groups: The main ethnic groups,are the british
(27 % ), Spanish (24 % ), Italy (20 % ).
● Language: The official language of Gibraltar is English,
and is used by the Government and in schools. The
majority of the residents are bilingual. The Gibraltarians
often converse in Llanito.
Religion: Approximately 78% of the Gibraltarians are
Roman Catholics.Other include the Church of England (7
% ), 3% reported that they have no religion. The third
religion in size is Islam (4% of the population).
11. ● 1.-Sikoski
● 2.-Libra: 1£ 1,20€
● 3.- Raja Hindustani
● 4.-Black and blue
● 5.- A cup of coffe
● 6.- 66,5£= 76€
● 12.- Roys Fish and chips
● 16.- St. Joseph and Bisuop Fitzrald
● 13.- 15€
● 14.- Cable car
● 7.- Milka, cadbury, Toblerone
, Walkers chocolate
● 8.- Corks, The 3 owls, The royal calpe
● 9.-A menu of wooper and an ice-
cream
● 10.-
