Gibraltar
Climate of Gibraltar
A strategic position at the entrance to the Mediterranean means Gibraltar experiences localised weather conditions dependant upon the prevailing winds.
Gibraltar’s climate is temperate and you can look forward to beautifully warm, dry summers and mild winters, with only roughly 30% of the year experiencing rain.
Political Structure
Gibraltar is a British Dependent Territory and is a Crown Colony with internal self-government.
Gibraltar has a unicameral House of Assembly which consists of 15 elected members by popular vote, and 3 members appointed by the Governor serve under contract of employment with the Gibraltar Government.
Overview of Gibraltar
Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory located on the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, bordered by Spain to the north. It is known as "The Rock" due to its prominent landmark, the Rock of Gibraltar, which is a massive limestone formation rising over 400 meters (1,400 feet) above sea level.