Political Structure

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.

Climate of Gibraltar

A strategic position at the entrance to the Mediterranean means Gibraltar experiences localised weather conditions dependant upon the prevailing winds.

Gibraltar’s climate is temperate and you can look forward to beautifully warm, dry summers and mild winters, with only roughly 30% of the year experiencing rain.