honorable mention
Javier Fergo spain
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7km2
The sovereignty of Gibraltar is a major point of contention in Anglo-Spanish relations as Spain asserts a claim to the territory. Gibraltarians consider themselves to be British and want to remain as such.
Over 34 online betting and gambling companies are located at The Rock, toghether with many Offshore companies due to Gibraltars low taxation. Together with tobacco dealing, financial operations, tourism and naval operations such as 'bunkering' are the main economical activities of The Rock. Wich has the second lowest unemployement rate in the world, contrasting to nearby spanish cities that have some of the highest rates of unemployment in Europe.
A land rich in history, it´s first reference appears on greek mithology as one of the 'Columns of Hercules' and acts as a geographical reference of the entrance to the Mediterranean sea at the strait that has it´s name: Gibraltar Strait.
The real importance of Gibraltar for UK is its strategical location, being a key point for controlling the access to the Mediterranean sea.
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Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory located on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula. It has an area of 7 km2 and shares its northern border with Spain. The Rock of Gibraltar is the major landmark of the region.The sovereignty of Gibraltar is a major point of contention in Anglo-Spanish relations as Spain asserts a claim to the territory. Gibraltarians consider themselves to be British and want to remain as such.
Over 34 online betting and gambling companies are located at The Rock, toghether with many Offshore companies due to Gibraltars low taxation. Together with tobacco dealing, financial operations, tourism and naval operations such as 'bunkering' are the main economical activities of The Rock. Wich has the second lowest unemployement rate in the world, contrasting to nearby spanish cities that have some of the highest rates of unemployment in Europe.
A land rich in history, it´s first reference appears on greek mithology as one of the 'Columns of Hercules' and acts as a geographical reference of the entrance to the Mediterranean sea at the strait that has it´s name: Gibraltar Strait.
The real importance of Gibraltar for UK is its strategical location, being a key point for controlling the access to the Mediterranean sea.
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