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Gibraltar Travel Guide

British Dependent Territories

Trek Zone
63°F
Sunday
62°F
Monday

Tourist season

Are December and January good months to visit Gibraltar?

12

December

Shoulder
season

1

January

Shoulder
season

Did you know?

The surface area of Gibraltar is 2 mi², which puts the territory in position number 228 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

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The distance between Gibraltar (GI) and Washington D.C. (US) is 3827 miles

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Philadelphia
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3827
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Gibraltar on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

1

Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions.

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Currency

Gibraltar Pound (GIP) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 GIP
Rate
Inversion
EUR
1.20172
0.83214
GBP
1
1
USD
1.26235
0.79217
Update: 14 Dec 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Gibraltar

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MilesGorham's CaveRock of Gibraltar
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Practical Information for Travelers

  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Electricity

Currency

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Gibraltar Pound (GIP)

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Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 14 December 2024
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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Gibraltar.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Electricity

230V (50 Hz)

In Gibraltar the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type G sockets are used.

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socket GType G

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

211 / 231
Ranking
33 691
Spanish, Italian, English, Maltese, Portuguese, German, North Africans

Area

228 / 230
Ranking
2 mi²

Life expectancy

38 / 196
Ranking
80.2
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 77.3women 83.2

Median age

99 / 157
Ranking
35.5
Average age of population expressed in years.men 34.4women 36.6

Population growth

133 / 172
Ranking
0.19%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

85 / 131
Ranking
80%
Ability to read, write and count.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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