The Rock

The Rock - Gibraltar, April 2023

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March 21st 2023
It stands at attention guarding the entrance to the Mediterranean - the towering 3-mile-long limestone ridge rises to a height of about 1,398’, with cliffs on the northern and eastern sides. This marvel of nature holds a particularly impressive distinction of being one of the best-known massive outcroppings on the planet. Its renown doesn’t end there, though. This stunning example of the works ... read more

Europe » Gibraltar

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Strategically important, Gibraltar was ceded to Great Britain by Spain in the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht; the British garrison was formally declared a colony in 1830. In referendums held in 1967 and 2002, Gibraltarians ignored Spanish pressure and voted ... ... read more