Gibraltar
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</p><p>Gibraltar is an overseas territory of British situated near the south most corner of the Iberian Peninsula bordered by Spain to the north. It has been the base for British Armed Force and now is the site for Royal Navy. The capital city is Gibraltar. The total land area is 6.5 sq. km. with an estimated population of 27,967 and one of the mass populated territories in world. Mediterranean climate prevail the territory with warm summers and mild winters. </p><p> Gibraltar culture is a mixed one and includes Maltese, Genoese, German and Portuguese. English is the language used for communication as British ethnicities remains strong. For higher education Gibraltarians join the University of UK. The national day is celebrated on September 10 annually in which they dress in combination of red and white (the national colour) and release 30,000 balloons of red and white colour. Football is the most favorite sport played by Gibraltarians. The main religion followed is Christianity. </p><p> Gibraltar economy is dominated by the British military initially but now Tourism and financial services has make it a service based. The Rock is the significant tourist attraction for one day visit from Spain and a well known halt for cruise ships. The economy started growing in the year 2004-2005 to GDP of 599.18 million pounds by 7% and it increases to 10.8% in 2006-07. Many online gaming makers and bookmakers have located to make benefit from corporate tax regime. </p><p>