Gib from La Linea, Spain

Gibraltar

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October 8th 2007
Hi - I'm in Gibraltar now - have been for about 10 days. It's been really busy with navigation classes and studying, so I really haven't had time to look around much and take photos. Gibraltar is an odd mix - British with a nice Southern European feel. Very relaxed. It's not clear what goes on here other than the marinas, a bit of banking and a lot cafe eating and drinking. I've attached a ph ... 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