Gibraltar is located in the Southern Europe region at latitude 36.1408 and longitude -5.3536 and is part of the European continent.
The DMS coordinates for the center of the country are:
- 36ยฐ 8' 27'' N
- 5ยฐ 21' 13'' W
You can see the location of Gibraltar on the world map below:
Maritime Borders
Gibraltar shares a land border with Spain to the north; it is otherwise bordered by the Mediterranean Sea and the Bay of Gibraltar.
Gibraltar Key Facts
| Country | Gibraltar |
| Coordinates | Latitude: 36.1408 Longitude: -5.3536 |
| Country Codes | Alpha 2: GI Alpha 3: GIB |
| Country Flag Emoji | ๐ฌ๐ฎ |
| Int. Phone Prefix | +350 |
| Capital city | Gibraltar (city-state) |
| Continent Subcontinent | Europe Southern Europe |
| Country Area | 6.8 sq km |
| Population 2023 | 39,329 World Rank: 210 |
| Median Age | 35 |
| Life expectancy | 83.6 |
| Major languages | English |
| UTC/GMT Time | Number of time zones: 1
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| Internet TLD | .gi |
| Biggest Airport | Gibraltar International Airport (GIB) |
| Average temperature | 18 ยฐC 64 ยฐF |
| Administrative Divisions | None (city-state) |
| Political system | British Overseas Territory |
Gibraltar Economy Facts
| World Bank Income Group | High income |
| World Bank Region | Europe & Central Asia |
| Currency | Gibraltar pound (GIP) |
| GDP in 2023 | $3.5 (billions of USD) World Rank: 179 |
| GDP per capita in 2023 | $89,000 World Rank: 9 |
| Major Industries / Economic Sectors | Financial services, online gaming, tourism, shipping and bunkering |
| Top 5 Import Countries | Spain, United Kingdom, United States, Italy, Netherlands |
| Top 5 Export Countries | Poland, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Italy |
Biggest Cities in Gibraltar
Here are the largest cities in Gibraltar based on data:
| City | Population |
|---|
| Gibraltar | 39,329 |
Map of Gibraltar with the Largest Cities
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Geography
Gibraltar is a narrow rocky peninsula at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, jutting into the sea where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic. It is dominated by the towering limestone Rock of Gibraltar.
Guarding the Strait of Gibraltar โ where Europe lies just 13 kilometres from Africa โ it has been one of the world’s most strategic points for centuries, packing some 40,000 people into under seven square kilometres.
Is Gibraltar a country?
Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory, ceded by Spain to Britain in 1713. It is self-governing in domestic matters while the United Kingdom handles defence and foreign affairs. Spain still claims sovereignty, but Gibraltarians have voted overwhelmingly to remain British.
| Status | British Overseas Territory |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Capital | Gibraltar (city-state) |
| Population | 39,329 |
| Area | 6.8 kmยฒ |
| Currency | Gibraltar pound (GIP) |
| Official language(s) | English |
| ISO 3166 code | GI / GIB |
| Calling code | +350 |
| Internet TLD | .gi |
Gibraltar in its region
Gibraltar shares its only land border with Spain to the north, and looks across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco and the African continent to the south.
Climate
Gibraltar has a mild Mediterranean climate, averaging around 18ยฐC (64ยฐF), with hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. The Rock often generates its own cap of cloud when the easterly ‘Levanter’ wind blows.
Economy
Gibraltar’s high-income economy is driven by financial services, online gaming (it hosts many major betting firms), tourism and its strategic port, which refuels passing ships. With almost no land and a tiny population, GDP per capita is very high.
Administrative divisions
Gibraltar is a city-state with no administrative subdivisions; the entire territory is a single dense urban area beneath and around the Rock.
