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Gibraltar: British overseas territories, Iberian Peninsula, Strait of Gibraltar, British Armed Forces, Royal Navy, Spain, United Kingdom relations, Disputed status of Gibraltar, Treaty of Utrecht
Gibraltar British overseas territories Iberian Peninsula Strait of Gibraltar British Armed Forces Royal Navy Spain United Kingdom relations Disputed status of Gibraltar Treaty of Utrecht Gibraltar is a self-governing British overseas territory located on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula and Europe at the entrance of the Mediterranean overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar. The territory covers 6.843 square kilometres (2.642 sq mi) and shares a land border with Spain to the north. Gibraltar has historically been an importa... more »nt base for the British Armed Forces and is the site of a Royal Navy base.A one-year investigation and analysis of 235 countries and territories by Jane?s Country Risk listed Gibraltar as 5th most prosperous and stable worldwide, and the highest ranked British territory.« less