Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory, situated at the entrance to the Mediterranean. Its area is 6.8 square kilometers, and the city is very densely populated. It was ceded to Britain "in perpetuity" under the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713, but is still a bone of contention in Anglo-Spanish relations.
The Famous Barbary
Apes, or macaques are a great tourist attraction.
St. Michael s Cave with stalagmites and stalactites
Looking towards Morocco
The Great Siege Tunnels were dug out from solid limestone by the British during the Great Siege of Gibralter, when the Spanish and French were attempting to capture Gibraltar from British occupation.
The north-east side of the rock had a blind spot. There was no possibility of constructing a path because of the vertical cliff face, and construction of the tunnel began in 1782.
Don't look down!
Gibraltar is home to many ethnic groups and many languages are spoken. English is the official language.
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