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Gibraltar

Located in the Mediterranean, Gibraltar is a British territory. It is known for the major landmark, the Rock of Gibraltar.

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How long is ferry between Gibraltar and Tangier?

I am not aware of a ferry from Gibraltar to Tangiers, but there are ferries from Algeciras, Spain and Tarifa, Spain, which are close to Gibraltar, to Tangiers. The ferry from Tarifa to Tangiers is a high-speed ferry and takes only 35 minutes. However, it only runs when the weather makes it passable. This means that roughly 30-40% of scheduled Tarifa-Tangier High Speed Ferry rides are cancelled. The ferry from Algeciras to Tangiers is a much slower ferry that takes 2-2.5 hours, but since it is much larger, it is not weather-dependent and runs consistently.

Is the strait of Gibraltar man-made?

It was caused naturally 5.3 million years ago maybe due to the movement of the African Plate

Do you need passport from UK to Gibraltar?

Gibraltar is British territory so you you would not need a passport if you are a British citizen. However if you carrier has any connections elsewhere they may require a passport for boarding.

What separates the Iberian peninsula and Morocco?

At their closest points, the Iberian Peninsula and Morocco are separated by the Strait of Gibraltar. At wider points, they are also separated by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

How long to fly from Manchester to Gibraltar?

A random search for flights from Manchester (MAN) to Barcelona (BCN) shows:

OPTION 1: 2hr 20min Nonstop

MAN - BCN Monarch Airlines Flt ZB516 Dep 08:00am 12Mar,Fri

Flight Duration: 2hr 20min

A random search for flights from Manchester (MAN) to Madrid Barajas (MAD) shows:

OPTION 1: 5hr 00min via Brussels (BRU)

MAN - BRU Brussels Airlines Flt 2176 Dep 02:10pm 12Mar,Fri

BRU - MAD Brussels Airlines Flt 3729 Dep 05:40pm 12Mar,Fri

Flight Duration: 3hr 45min; Layover Time: 1hr 15min; Total Trip Time: 5hr 00min

OPTION 2: 7hr 00min via Copenhagen (CPH) (Cheaper Option)

MAN - CPH SAS - Scandinavian Airlines System Flt 540 Dep 10:15am 12Mar,Fri

CPH - MAD Spanair Flt 26 Dep 03:05pm 12Mar,Fri

Flight Duration: 5hr 05min; Layover Time: 1hr 55min; Total Trip Time: 7hr 00min

How long would it take to sail from Gibraltar to Bristol England?

Depending on boat and weather conditions, around 12-18 days for the average sailing yacht.

Fair Winds

Is there a Tesco in Gibraltar?

Nop just a morrisons but there are rumors that one is going to open soon..

What is the value of a 1989 Gibraltar 10 Pence coin?

These coins are still potentially in circulation so, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they are worth 50 Pence.

Who was the rock of Gibraltar named for?

Tarik a Black Moorish general that conquered the Iberian pennisula.

How many miles from London to Gibraltar?

Distance: 1,481. Miles Approximately: 1 Day.

How long does it take to send a letter from Gibraltar to the UK?

From Gibraltar to a London area airports (Stansted, Gatwick, Heathrow and Luton) takes on average 2 hours, 41 minutes

Nearest airport to Gibraltar in Spain?

There's a very good airport at Gibraltar itself with flights from the UK. On the Spanish side the nearest are at Malaga to the east (about an hour by a very good toll road) and Jerez to the north/west. Seville is a little further away.

What country is on the southern side of the strait of Gibraltar?

The Strait of Gibraltar is a 9 mile wide international waterway that connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean. It also separates Europe from Aftica.

Thje Straits of Gibraltar is not claimed by any one country.

Spain (and the British possession of Gibraltar) are on the north side of the straits and Morocco (And the Spanish possession of Cueta) is on the south side of the straits.

The Suez Canal the Strait of Hormuz and the Strait of Gibraltar are important because they?

All three of these point are along a pathway that oil tankers take to ship to the USA. Without the Suez Canal, tankers would have to travel around the cape of Africa. These three places are geographic choke-holds in which the US does not own these areas, but if they are shut down it would cost loads more to ship around Africa.

Why did countries fight to control of the strait of Gibraltar?

It is the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea and all of its oceanic trade and can be easily blockaded

What is the value of a 2004 Gibraltar Tercentenary Two Pound coin with the Queen wearing a necklace?

The Queen was only depicted wearing a necklace on coins using the Third Portrait from 1985 to 1997.

The coin commemorates the Tercentenary of British rule of Gibraltar.

These coins are still potentially in circulation so, unless they are part of a Proof or uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they are worth Two Pounds.

What country is across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain?

Spain is north of the strait while Morocco is south.

Is Gibraltar 13 miles from Africa?

Yes but only the horizon. can't really make anything out but land far away. An amazing sight.

Why is the strait of Gibraltar so famous?

It is famous for the monkeys and the cable car plus the dolphins in the strait of Gibraltar. All tourist that come to Gibraltar seem to be amazed by the telephone boxes and insist on taking pictures in front of them constantly.

What country controls Strait of Gibraltar?

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: مضيق جبل طارق, Spanish Spanish language
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: Estrecho de Gibraltar) is a narrow strait Strait
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that connects the Atlantic Ocean Atlantic Ocean
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to the Mediterranean Sea Mediterranean Sea
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and separates Spain Spain
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from Morocco Morocco
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. The name comes from Gibraltar Rock of Gibraltar
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, which in turn originates from the Arabic Arabic language
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Jebel Tariq (meaning "Tariq's mountain"), albeit the Arab name for the Strait is Bab el-Zakat or "Gate of Charity". It is also erroneously known as the Straits of Gibraltar, or STROG (Strait Of Gibraltar), in naval Navy
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use and as "Pillars of Hercules Pillars of Hercules
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" (Greek Greek language
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: Ηράκλειες Στήλες) in the ancient world.

Europe and Africa are separated by 14.24 km (7.7 nautical mile Nautical mile
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s) of ocean at the strait's narrowest point.