Gibraltar

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General Country Information 🌍

Capital Gibraltar
Country Gibraltar
Currency Gibraltar Pound
Main religion Roman Catholicism

In numbers… 📐

Female 51.8%
Gdp $2.64 billion
Size 6.8 km²
Population 34,003
Population density 5,000/km²
Kids per female 1.58
City population 100%

Weather ⛅

Winter 13∘C
Summer 26∘C

Language and Education 🔬

Main Language English
Population able to read 99.8%
Population with a college degree 50%
Population able to speak english 82.5%

Well-being 💉

Air quality 25 (AQI)
Is tab water drinkable? yes

Safety 👮

LGBT friendly? Yes
Crime 2.5/10

Transportation ✈️

Driving side Right
Main airline Gibraltar Airways
Main airport Gibraltar International Airport

Costs and Prices 🤑

Cash required for everyday purchases yes

Prices for Everyday Goods 💰

Item Price (USD)
Bottle water $1.5
Cigarettes $11.9
Burger $15
Coffee $3
Beer $5

Accomedation Costs 🛌

Type Price (USD)
Flat $1200/month
Hotel 3 star $100/night
Hotel 5 star $250/night

Transportation Costs 🚐

Type Price (USD)
Cab $NA/10km
Petrol $NA/l
Rental car $NA/day
Public transportation $NA/daypass
Bike rental $NA/day

Taxes 💸

Type Rate
Tax rate 25%
Vat 20%

Average Income 💼

Income $35000

Tipping 💁️

Is tipping required? Yes
Location Tipping Amount
Cab 10%
Restaurant 10-15%
Bar 10%
Coffeeshop 10%
Services 10%

Digital 🤖

Internet speed 200/MBits
Tld .gi
Free wifi 8/10
Population with access to internet 98%
Phone mobile data $15 for 10GB

Electricity 🔌

Power grid 100% (Uptime)
Sockets Type G

Shopping 🛒

Opening Times 🕰

Closing days Sundays
Closing times 6:00 PM
Opening times 9:00 AM

Fun and Relaxation 😃

Bars and Nightlife 🕺

Closing hour of bars and clubs No
Topic Rating (0-10)
Nightlife NA/10
Bars 8/10

Parks and leisure 🎢

Topic Rating (0-10)
Holiday Parks 5/10
Public Parks 8/10
Swimming 9/10

Sports ⚽

Most popular Sport Football

Food 🍕️

Food Name Description Price (USD)
Calentita A chickpea flour pancake, typically served with tuna or tomato sauce $2-$3
Pan con tomate A toasted bread roll topped with tomato, garlic, and olive oil $2-$4
Tortilla de patatas A Spanish omelet made with potatoes, eggs, and onions $4-$6
Gazpacho A cold tomato soup, typically served with croutons and vegetables $5-$7
Paella A rice dish cooked with seafood, meat, and vegetables $10-$15
Fish and chips A British classic, made with fried fish and chips $8-$12
Indian curry A popular dish in Gibraltar, made with a variety of spices and meats $12-$15
Pizza A classic Italian dish, made with a variety of toppings $10-$15
Pasta A popular dish in Gibraltar, made with a variety of sauces and toppings $12-$15

Drinks 🍻️

Drink Name Description Price (USD)
Calentita A chickpea flour pancake, similar to a socca $2-$3
Pan con tomate Bread with tomato, garlic, and olive oil $3-$4
Gazpacho A cold tomato soup $4-$5
Salmorejo A thicker, creamier version of gazpacho $4-$5
Flamenquín A fried pork roll $5-$6
Tortilla de patatas A Spanish omelet with potatoes $5-$6
Croquetas Fried balls of ham, cheese, or fish $5-$6
Gambas al ajillo Shrimp cooked in garlic and olive oil $6-$7
Paella A rice dish with seafood, meat, and vegetables $10-$15
Sangria A red wine punch with fruit $5-$6
Tinto de verano A red wine spritzer with lemonade $3-$4
Clara A beer mixed with lemonade $3-$4

Souvenirs 👜

Souvenir Description Price
Gibraltar Crystal Hand-blown crystal figurines and tableware £10-£100
Gibraltar Pottery Hand-painted ceramics with traditional Gibraltarian designs £5-£50
Barbary Macaque Figurines Souvenirs featuring the iconic Barbary macaques of Gibraltar £3-£20
Rock of Gibraltar Magnets Magnets with images of the Rock of Gibraltar £2-£5
Gibraltar T-shirts T-shirts with prints of the Gibraltar flag, landmarks, or slogans £10-£20
Silver Sovereigns Commemorative silver coins featuring the British monarch and the Rock of Gibraltar £20-£100
Gibraltar Postcards Postcards with scenic views of Gibraltar £1-£3
Gibraltar Stamps Stamps featuring Gibraltar’s unique flora, fauna, and history £2-£10
Gibraltar Olive Oil Locally produced olive oil with a distinctive flavor £5-£15
Gibraltar Honey Honey made from the nectar of flowers found on the Rock of Gibraltar £5-£10

Holidays 🍹

Holiday Name Time Description
New Year’s Day 1 January The first day of the year
Good Friday March or April The Friday before Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday March or April The Sunday after Good Friday
Easter Monday March or April The Monday after Easter Sunday
May Day 1 May A day to celebrate workers and labour
Commonwealth Day Second Monday in March A day to celebrate the Commonwealth of Nations
Queen’s Birthday June The official birthday of the British monarch
National Day 10 September The day Gibraltar became a British Overseas Territory
Christmas Day 25 December The day to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ
Boxing Day 26 December The day after Christmas Day

News 📰

Medium Name
Newspaper Gibraltar Chronicle
Online news Gibraltar News
Tv GBC TV
Radio Radio Gibraltar