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Gibraltar flag |
| Country |
Gibraltar |
| Capital |
Gibraltar |
| Location |
Southwestern Europe, bordering the Strait of Gibraltar, which links the Mediterranean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, on the southern coast of Spain |
| Size |
6.5 sq km |
| Terrain |
a narrow coastal lowland borders the Rock of Gibraltar |
| Climate |
Mediterranean with mild winters and warm summers |
| Languages |
English (used in schools and for official purposes), Spanish, Italian, Portuguese |
| Nationality |
noun: Gibraltarian(s)
adjective: Gibraltar |
| Religion |
Roman Catholic 76.9%, Church of England 6.9%, Muslim 6.9%, Jewish 2.3%, none or other 7% (1991) |
| Currency |
Gibraltar pound (GIP) |
| Exports |
(principally reexports) petroleum 51%, manufactured goods 41%, other 8% |
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