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COUNTRY GENERAL INFORMATION | |||||||
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Language: | English (used in schools and for official purposes), Spanish, Italian, Portuguese | ||||||
Currency: | Gibraltar pound (GIP) | ||||||
Predominant Religions: |
Roman Catholic 78.1%, Church of England 7%, other Christian 3.2%, Muslim 4%, Jewish 2.1%, Hindu 1.8%, other or unspecified 0.9%, none 2.9% |
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National Holidays: | National Day, 10 September (1967); note - day of the national referendum to decide whether to remain with the UK or go with Spain | ||||||
Economic Status: |
Gibraltar is a United Kingdom Overseas Territory bordering Spain and located at the southernmost tip of Europe at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea. It is one of thirteen former British colonies that have elected to continue their political links with London |
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Security: |
Royal Gibralter Regiment |
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US Presence: |
None (overseas territory of the UK) |
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Major Airports: |
Airports: 1, Airports w paved runways:1 |
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Risks and Precautions: |
The United Kingdom and Gibraltar benefit from generally low crime rates; however crime, including violent crime, has increased over the last few years. Visitors in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Gibraltar are not expected to produce identity documents for police authorities and thus may secure their passports in hotel safes or residences. |
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Mortality Statistics: |
Infant MR total : 4.98 deaths/1,000 live births Life Expectancy at birth : total 79.93 years (male 77.05/female 82.96) |
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Immunization Indicators: |
Required : None Recommended :Hep A&B, Booster : Dpt |
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Recent Medical Threats/ Concerns/Warnings: |
Legionnaries disease, caused by the Legionella bacterium, is sporadic; some outbreaks have involved tourists at resort hotels. |
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Communications Info: |
Country Calling Code: +350 |