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The "Rock" of GibraltarGibraltar is a monolithic limestone promontory located in Gibraltar. The promotory has been hollowed out and fortified as a military defensive position controlling the Strait of Gibraltar over 2 centuries.
Gibraltar is a tiny British colony on the southernmost tip of Spain, and is mostly a huge cliff face, looking out across the narrowest part of the Mediterranean Sea. It was captured from the Spanish in 18th century, and at that time had huge strategic importance, as any shipping wishing to go out into the Atlantic Ocean from the Med (or vice versa) would have to pass within range of British cannons.
The Spanish have frequently demanded the return of sovereignty of the colony, which has equally frequently been rejected, and the people themselves have expressed the desire to remain British. Happily, the Spanish have refrained from copying the Argentinians' example in the Falklands of invading the place!
Gibraltar is home to the only wild apes to be found in Europe (the Barbary Apes), and is featured in the James Bond film ' The Livig Daylights', as the opening sequence is shot there. At the end of the chase, a Land Rover flies off the Rock and crashes into the Straits!
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Is The Rock of Gibraltar located on the the Iberian peninsula?
Yes it is.
Which rock to the south of Spain owned by Britain?
The Rock of Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of Spain. It is a strategic location due to its position overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar.
A huge limestone mass on spains southern coast?
That is likely referring to the Rock of Gibraltar, which is a massive limestone monolith located on the southern coast of Spain. It is a British Overseas Territory that overlooks the Strait of Gibraltar and is known for its strategic location and stunning views.
What is the rock of Gibraltar and where is it?
The Rock of Gibraltar is a limestone promontory located in Gibraltar, one of the southernmost points of the Iberian Peninsula. Gibraltar is a British overseas territory, an exclave once ceded by Spain. Ironically, the closest point in Africa to Gibraltar is Ceuta, a Spanish exclave in Morocco.
Which hemisphere can you find the rock of Gibraltar the northern or southern?
Northern
When was Rock of Gibraltar created?
Rock of Gibraltar was created in 1993.
Capital of Gibraltar?
The capital of Gibraltar is also Gibraltar
Is Rock of Gibraltar is located on the southern tip of Spain and is part of the Iberian peninsula?
Yes it is.
Which is the highest point of Gibraltar?
Rock Gibraltar
What is the rock that guards the Mediterranean?
The rock that guards the Mediterranean is the rock of Gibraltar. It has been a symbol of British Naval strength since the 18th century.
What state or city can you find the Rock of Gibraltar?
The Rock of Gibraltar is in the Northern hemisphere.
What type of rock is Rock Of Gibraltar composed of?
The Rock of Gibraltar is made of limestone.
