Gibraltar

Gibraltar, officially known as British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, is a small territory located on the southern tip of Spain, overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. Gibraltar is famous for its imposing rocky promontory, known as the Rock of Gibraltar, which is a historic and geographic landmark. The territory is under the sovereignty of the United Kingdom, but it is also the subject of a territorial dispute with Spain. Gibraltar has a multicultural population and a rich history, with British, Spanish, and Mediterranean cultural influences. Gibraltar's economy is based on tourism, financial services, and maritime trade. The Rock of Gibraltar is also known for its population of Barbary macaques, the only population of wild monkeys in Europe. Population of Gibraltar from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 33,700 inhabitants. 2019: About 33,800 inhabitants. 2020: Data not available at the time of the last update. Capital: Gibraltar is a city-state, so the city of Gibraltar is also its capital.