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The British have controlled Gibraltar since 1704.
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Which country has sought the return of Gibraltar now under bitain?
For many years, Spain has been campaigning for sovereignty of Gibraltar to be returned to Spain. However, at the last referendum, 98% of Gibraltarians voted to remain affiliated with Britain.
How many countries in Europe speaks spanish?
Only Spain as an official language. It is widely spoken in Andorra, as well as in Gibraltar, which is controlled by the UK.
Spain wants Britain to return this place?
Gibraltar (excuse me if I am spelling it wrong) It is a part of land on continental Spain that England ueses as an air base. It was mainly used during world war 2 to fight soldiers in Africa but for many years Spain would not let England fly plains over Spain to get to the base.
How many businesses are registered in Gibraltar?
they are three businesses in Gibraltar
Does Spain have good relations with its neighboring countries?
Spain has land borders with five countries:Portugal: Spain and Portugal have had good relations for nearly a century.France: France and Spain improved relation in the post-World War II world under the Marshall Plan. By the mid-1960s, Spain and France had good economic and political ties.Andorra: Andorra has had decent relations with Spain for a while and these have certainly improved with the improvement of Franco-Spanish Relations.UK (Gibraltar): Because of Spain's desire to reclaim Gibraltar, Anglo-Spanish relations are a little difficult. During the later Franco years, the Gibraltar border crossing was still closed. Spain has has opened up to Gibraltar, but still claims rights to the Peninsula.Morocco: Due to Moroccans' desire to reclaim the Spanish territories of Ceuta and Mellilla and the small islands between Spain and Morocco and the Spanish position that their former colony of Rio de Oro should be the independent Western Sahara. Additionally, many Moroccans try to illegally immigrate to Spain. This causes Spanish-Moroccan relations to be a little difficult. However, the two countries are on decent terms and exchange ambassadors, work permits, and other niceties.
How many nautical miles from Gibraltar to Helsinki?
How many nautical miles from Helsinki to Gibraltar
The Reconquest of Spain spanned how many years?
it took them roughly about 407 years to reconquer Spain
What body of water separates the Mediterranean sea from the Atlantic ocean?
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. On the north side is the British territory of Gibraltar at the southern tip of Spain, famous for the Rock of Gibraltar.
Is Spain British?
No Spain is not British. It is Spanish. The UK and Spain are part of the continent of Europe. Many other countries make up Europe. There have been arguments whether Gibraltar owned by the UK should be returned to Spain. However there are no plans for this to happen in the immediate future. For more info on Spain look up www.helpful-ideas.com
How many nautical miles Bristol to Gibraltar?
Bristol, England - Gibraltar, Gibraltar 1070 mi = 929.8 nautical miles
How many cities are there in Gibraltar?
Just Gibraltar. It's like a city state.
How many countries are in the iberian peninsula?
Four countries have land on the Iberian Peninsula. They include Portugal, Spain, Andorra and the British territory of Gibraltar. See the link below for a map of the Iberian Peninsula
