Gibraltar is an amazing place to experience and visit. There are many things that stand out about Gibraltar but here are a few simple answers to the most common questions about Gibraltar:
Is Gibraltar part of the UK or Spain?
Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory sharing a very small land border with Spain to its north. Gibraltar has been part of Great Britain since the Treaty of Utrecht signed in 1713.
Gibraltar Airport
The Gibraltar Airport Runway makes this airport especially unique as a highway crosses over the top of the tarmac. See @ministry of flight on youtube, for the most videos of planes landing and taking off from Gibraltar. Gibraltar Airport is considered to be the one of the world's most dangerous airports, and makes the list as Europe's most dangerous airport.
If you visit Gibraltar, you will have to cross over the top of the runway in order to get into the city center. It's definitely a thrilling and unique experience.
Gibraltar Cable Car:
Take a look at the videos in the playlist to see more information about the Gibraltar Cable Car. The Gibraltar Cable Car takes passengers up to the top and back down again every 10-15 minutes. You can stay up at the top as long as you like. But be aware that if you want to walk down, you have to pay the Gibraltar Nature Reserve entrance fee.
Gibraltar Monkeys:
Gibraltar is unique because it is the only place in the Europe that has monkeys living in the wild. Be sure to see my videos about safety and keeping distance while watching the Gibraltar monkeys. Make sure to keep safety as your first priority when you are around the Monkeys at Gibraltar. They can be very sneaky, and don't forget, they might be cute, but they are wild.
Do they speak English in Gibraltar?
Yes, English is the National Language, but many of its residents also speak Spanish, or a mix of Spanish and English. Llanito is a dialect that can be heard in Gibraltar, which is a mix of English and Spanish, and may include words from other languages such as Hebrew and Portuguese.
Gibraltar Pronunciation:
A lot of people have a hard time saying Gibraltar or know how to pronounce it. I often call it Gib. Watch my videos to see the correct pronunciation of Gibraltar.
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