Situated in Southern Europe, Gibraltar 🇬🇮 (officially Gibraltar) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 39,329 and a total area of 6 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Gibraltar through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Gibraltar, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Gibraltar located?
Gibraltar lies in Southern Europe, in the Europe region of the world. Measuring roughly 6 square kilometres, it ranks 247th in the world by total area.
Gibraltar has a coastline as well as land borders with Spain — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Gibraltar serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Gibraltar has to offer.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Who lives in Gibraltar?
Gibraltar is home to approximately 39,329 residents — the 218th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Gibraltars.
The main language spoken here is English. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Gibraltar rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Gibraltar pound (GIP, symbol £). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Gibraltar is +350. Websites from the country typically use the .gi internet domain.
If Gibraltar came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Gibraltar) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Gibraltar shares borders with 1 country:
Fun facts about Gibraltar
- Gibraltar's flag emoji is 🇬🇮 — its two-letter country code is GI and its three-letter code is GIB.
- Gibraltar covers 6 km², ranking 247th in the world by area.
- With about 39,329 people, Gibraltar holds the 218th spot in the world population ranking.
- Gibraltar is not a full member state of the United Nations.
- Gibraltar shares borders with 1 country.
Gibraltar — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Gibraltar?
- The capital of Gibraltar is Gibraltar.
- What is the population of Gibraltar?
- Gibraltar has a population of approximately 39,329 people, ranking 218th in the world.
- Where is Gibraltar located?
- Gibraltar is located in Southern Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Gibraltar?
- The main language spoken in Gibraltar is English.
- What currency is used in Gibraltar?
- Gibraltar uses the Gibraltar pound (GIP).
