Gibraltar

Gibraltar is located in Southwestern Europe, bordering the Strait of Gibraltar,

on the southern coast of Spain.

Location of Gibraltar

Spain gained control of the land in the 1400's but lost it to Britain in the War of Spanish Succession in 1713. The land became an official British colony in 1830. Today Spain and Britain still have issues over the land.

Control of Gibraltar

Things to do in Gibraltar

The Top of the RockThe rock is located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. From there you can enjoy a

magnificent view of Morocco and Spain.

The Barbary ApesThese creatures can be seen roaming free on

the rocks. They should not be touched or provoked because they are wild animals.

Things to do in Gibraltar

St. Michael’s CaveThese are naturally formed caverns, caused by

the hollowing of the limestone rock by rain. There is an underground lake and a concert hall.

Things to do in Gibraltar

Gibraltar - Much more than you can imagine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdFoV_hon7U (2:46)

How British is Gibraltar? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCIwQ_0Kcro (4:06)

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Videos on Gibraltar

http://www.visitgibraltar.gi/

http://www.rappler.com/thewrap/august-13-2013-edition/spain-uk-tit-for-tat-over-gibraltar

http://www.thequirkytraveller.com/2012/02/top-five-things-to-do-gibraltar/

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