Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory located on the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, bordered by Spain to the north. It is known as "The Rock" due to its prominent landmark, the Rock of Gibraltar, which is a massive limestone formation rising over 400 meters (1,400 feet) above sea level.
Gibraltar ( /dʒɨˈbrɔːltər/) is a British overseas territory located on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula at the entrance of the Mediterranean. A peninsula with an area of 6.843 square kilometres (2.642 sq mi), it has a northern border with Andalusia, Spain. The Rock of Gibraltar is the major landmark of the region. At its foot is the densely populated city area, home to almost 30,000 Gibraltarians and other nationalities.
Gibraltar is a British Dependent Territory and is a Crown Colony with internal self-government.
Gibraltar has a unicameral House of Assembly which consists of 15 elected members by popular vote, and 3 members appointed by the Governor serve under contract of employment with the Gibraltar Government.