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They never did.
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The British Empire does not exist. It collapsed in the 1930's and the members of the former British Empire were invited to join the British Commonwealth which exists to this day.
Gibraltar has chosen to remain under British Sovereignty against the wishes of the Spanish who see this as belonging to Spain. In turn, Britain has promised to protect former colonies who wish to remain under British Rule such as the Falklands, Gibraltar and many other small nation states.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoUnder the terms of the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht, Gibraltar was ceded to Britain in perpetuity. Spain unsuccessfully attempted to regain control in 1727 and during the Great Siege of Gibraltar which lasted from 1779 to 1783.
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What was the importance of Gibraltar to Britain?
The capture of Gibraltar and control of Gibraltar strait by British in 1704 prevented French fleets between Mediterranean and Atlantic to combine forces.
What 2.3 square miles of land in southern Spain did Britain take in 1704?
Gibraltar.
Is the Strait of Gibraltar owned by England?
Though Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory, the actual Straits of Gibraltar is not 'owned' by Britain.
What does the capital of Gibraltar offer?
Britain in the sun.
Rock in Mediterranean owned by britain?
Gibraltar
Gibraltar has been historically governed by Britain and what?
Gibraltar is a self governing Overseas Territory of the UK.
Was Gibraltar captured by Great Britain in 1713?
Yes
Which rock to the south of Spain owned by Britain?
The Rock of Gibraltar.
Which rock in the Mediterranean Sea is owned by Great Britain?
Gibraltar
This rock in the mediterranian sea is owned by great Britain?
Gibraltar
What is a rock in the Mediterranean Sea owned by Great Britain?
Gibraltar
How did Britain obtain the strait of Gibraltar?
By the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713
