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…Gibraltar is a British overseas territory located near the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula overlooking the
Strait of Gibraltar. The narrow neck separates Europe from Africa and provides the only link between the Atlantic
Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The territory shares a border with Spain to the north. Gibraltar has historically
been an important base. The name of the territory is derived from the Arabic, meaning "mountain of Tariq", who led
the initial incursion into Iberia in advance of the main Moorish force in 711. When you first see the Rock of Gibraltar,
whether it is from the air, from the sea or from either the Costa del Sol or the western end of the Bay, it is its
impressive stature, towering isolated above the surrounding countryside. Being limestone, the Rock which is
geologically very different from the surrounding landscape, is riddled with caves. For the person interested in natural
history, whether it is on land or sea, Gibraltar is incredibly rich and full of surprises at any time of the year. It is a
combination of geographical location, climate and a unique history, together with the preservation of areas of habitat,
that has made it a tiny paradise for wildlife…
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