National Symbols of Gibraltar

Last updated on August 27th, 2023 by Editorial Staff

Table Of Contents

Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
Compare with other countries
Location

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Gibraltar is a country in Europe. It shares borders with Spain. The people of Gibraltar are called Gibraltars. The country is in Southwestern Europe, bordering the Strait of Gibraltar, which links the Mediterranean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, on the southern coast of Spain.

Etymology discusses where a term is considered to have originated from and how its meaning has changed over time. Etymology has been a factor in the naming of countries all across the world, and Gibraltar has also been influenced. The etymology of Gibraltar can be defined as; Derived from the Arabic “Jabal Ṭāriq” (Mount Tarik), honoring Ṭāriq ibn Ziyād, who captured the peninsula in 711.

An ethnicity is a group or sub-group of people who are connected based on common characteristics which may include religion, origin, language, traditions, or culture. The ethnic groups in Gibraltar include Gibraltarian, British, and Maghrebis.

The national color of the country is red. The emoji flag of the country is ????????, and the ISO code is GIB.

Gibraltar is known for the Rock of Gibraltar. The rock is generally recognized as one of the world’s most strategically positioned landmarks. Its height is 426 m. The national dish of Gibraltar is Calentita.

The country has the time zone UTC+01:00 (CET) followed by dd/mm/yyyy as the standard date format.

The capital of the country is Gibraltar, which is also the largest city in Gibraltar.

The literacy rate in Gibraltar is 99%.

The country’s total area is 6.8 km² (2.6 sq mi), and the total population is 33,691. The country’s average elevation is 213 m (699 ft), whereas the country’s terrain can be defined as; A narrow coastal lowland that borders the Rock of Gibraltar. The country’s usual climate is Mediterranean with mild winters and warm summers.

The area of land next to a sea is called the coast, and a coastline is defined as the line where land and sea meet. Gibraltar has 12 km of coastline.

The Gibraltar pound serves as the national unit of currency. The domain for Gibraltar is .gi and the country code is +350. Insignia of the Mountain of Calpe is the country’s coat of arms.

Museums are known to educate and connect visitors with the nation’s history, culture, civilization, art, and architecture. The Gibraltar National Museum serves the same purpose and is considered one of the most significant tourist attractions. The Gibraltar National Museum is home to a large collection of artifacts. It has been designated as the national museum of the country.

10 September is designated as National Day. In Gibraltar, the majority of the population practices Roman Catholicism as their religion.

Nature is a blessing from God and we must protect it because it provides us with the oxygen and food to survive. It also helps to keep our environment beautiful and clean. To emphasize the significance of nature, Gibraltar has selected a few forces of nature as national symbols. Gibraltar’s national bird is the Barbary Partridge, while its national animal is the Barbary Macaques. The national flower is Candytuft. The highest peak is the Rock of Gibraltar.

Sports have always played an important role in developing the social and cultural structure of Gibraltar and other countries. When it comes to designating a sport as the official symbol, Football is considered the country’s national sport.

Agustin Huart is the founder of Gibraltar.

Due to their unique qualities and rich cultural or historical backgrounds, national monuments around the world are of great importance. American War Memorial is recognized as the national monument of the country. It attracts visitors from all around the world.

The tourism slogan of the country is “Time to be Enlightened” whereas, “Montis Insignia Calpe” is the official motto of the country.

Sir David Steel (Governor) is the current Prime minister of Gibraltar, and King Charles III (Monarch) is the President.

Gibraltar has declared English, Spanish, and ‎Llanito as the country’s official languages.

– Learn about Gibraltar flag color codes and their meanings –

– Further information regarding the symbols and knowledge of Gibraltar can be found in the table of contents-

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Naeem Noor

As a graduate in Modern Literature, my fascination with symbolism, especially the symbolism of nations, drives my work at SymbolHunt. Through my articles, I passionately delve into the hidden meanings behind national emblems and motifs. Drawing on my expertise in language and culture, I invite readers to join me on a journey of exploration into the rich tapestry of symbolism that defines our world, fostering a deeper appreciation for our shared cultural heritage.

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Country information

Former name(s)	Mons Calpe
Official name(s)	Gibraltar
Alternative name(s)	Mons Calpe
Regional location	Southwestern Europe, bordering the Strait of Gibraltar, which links the Mediterranean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, on the southern coast of Spain
Country name etymology	Derived from the Arabic "Jabal Ṭāriq" (Mount Tarik), honoring Ṭāriq ibn Ziyād, who captured the peninsula in 711
Climate	Mediterranean with mild winters and warm summers
Terrain	A narrow coastal lowland that borders the Rock of Gibraltar
Population	33,691
National Day	10 Sep 1967
Language(s)	English, Spanish, and ‎Llanito
Religion	Roman Catholicism
Country code	+350
Literacy rate	99%
Currency	Gibraltar pound
Capital city	Gibraltar
ISO	GIB
Domain(TLD)	.gi
Ethnicity	Gibraltarian, British, and Maghrebis
Head of government	Governor
Nationality	Gibraltar
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	6.8 km² (2.6 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
Average elevation	213 m (699 ft)
Coastline	12 km
Mains electricity	240 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Gibraltar

Motto of Gibraltar

"Montis Insignia Calpe"

National animal of Gibraltar

The National animal of Gibraltar is Barbary Macaques

National flower of Gibraltar

The National flower of Gibraltar is Candytuft. Botanical name is Iberis.

National bird of Gibraltar

The National bird of Gibraltar is Barbary Partridge

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Neighbouring countries of Gibraltar

Spain

Gibraltar Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

Some men go through a forest and see no firewood.

A fool may ask more questions in an hour than a wise man can answer in seven years.

A good beginning makes a good ending.

A beautiful thing is never perfect.

When a proud man hears another praised, he feels himself injured.