Gibraltar
Parliamentary democracy (self-governing territory of the UK)
Local name:
Gibraltar
Region:
Southern Europe
Area:
6.8 km²
Geography
Gibraltar is a peninsula at the southern tip of Spain. The distance to Africa is only about 21 km. The dwarf state has a total area of only 7 km² (three mi²) and a total coastline of 12 km (7.5 mi). This land area is about 2.0 times the size of NY Central Park. Gibraltar is thus the third smallest country worldwide after Vatican and Monaco. With 4,804 inhabitants per km², it is also one of the most densely populated countries.Spain ist the only directly neighboring country of Gibraltar. The distance between New York City and the Capital Gibraltar is about 5,850 km (3,635 mi).
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Current time in Gibraltar:
The countrywide time in Gibraltar is Central European Time (CET).
As in many countries far away from the equator, there is a daylight savings time in the summer. Related to GMT, the time difference is usually +1 hours in summer and +2 hours in winter. The next time change will be on October 29 at 2:00 am (local time).
Time zones and clock changesSunrise and sunset00:00
June 2023
The countrywide time in Gibraltar is Central European Time (CET).
As in many countries far away from the equator, there is a daylight savings time in the summer. Related to GMT, the time difference is usually +1 hours in summer and +2 hours in winter. The next time change will be on October 29 at 2:00 am (local time).
Population
Population:32,669
Population per km²:4,804
Life expectancy males:Ø 77.1 years
Life expectancy females:
Ø 81.7 yearsBirth rate:
10.7 ‰Death rate:
11.5 ‰Males/Females:
49.9% : 50.1%Population pyramid
The currency in Gibraltar is the Gibraltar pound (GIP).
1 Pound is divided into 100 Pence.
Status: 06/05/2023
1 Pound is divided into 100 Pence.
Status: 06/05/2023
1 US dollar = 0.80 Pounds
1 Pound = 1.25 US dollar
1 Pound = 1.25 US dollar
The climate in Gibraltar
The climate in Gibraltar is subtropical, so it is much drier and warmer than in the most parts of the US or Central Europe. Only in a few humid months per year is the intensity of rain a bit higher. Depending on the season, the average daytime temperatures range between 16 and 28 degrees. In the colder months, the average night temperatures drop down to 11 °C.Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
Languages
Official language:
English
| Mother tongue | Distribution |
|---|---|
| English | 88.9 % |
| Arabic | 7.4 % |
| other | 3.7 % |
Religions
| Religion | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Roman Catholics | 78.1% |
| Church of England | 7.0% |
| other Christs | 3.2% |
| Hinduists | 1.8% |
| Muslims | 4.0% |
| Jews | 2.1% |
| nondenominational | 2.9% |
| other | 0.9% |
Economy
| Exportations: | 202.3 M $ |
| Importations: | 2,967.0 M $ |
| › Unemployment rate: | 1.0 % |
| › Energy consumption: | 198.9 M kWh |
Gibraltar is sometimes referred to as a tax haven.
Gibraltar is considered one of the most dangerous countries worldwide.
Land use
| 66% Urban areas: | 4 km² |
| 0% Forest: | 0 km² |
| 34% Others: | 2 km² |
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Transport
| Roadways: | 29 km |
| Commercial harbors: | 202 |
| › Airports: | 1 |
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