Facts
Language: The official language is English although Spanish is widely spoken
Population: 33,573
Currency: £ Sterling (GIP) – equivalent to (GBP)
Climate: Around 300 days of sunshine a year, warm summers, mild winters
Location: South western tip of Europe by the Strait of Gibraltar at the entrance to the Mediterranean. Access by land, sea and air
Status: Self governing British Overseas Territory
Area: 6.8 sq. km
Tax System: No Inheritance Tax, no Capital Gains Tax, 10% Corporation Tax
Infrastructure: Excellent road links to Europe and ferry service to Africa (Tangier-Med Port) , British-European business hub with advanced fibre-optic communications, high resilience and very secure; First-class financial services
Society: Mixed cultures, pleasant, high quality of life with increasing luxury and affordable property developments, safe throughout
Economic State: Robust, vibrant economy, GDP £1.907 billion in 2016/7
Legal System: Modelled on the British Legal system with a well regulated jurisdiction
Main Economic Sectors: Financial Services, Maritime Services, Tourism and E-Gaming
Visitors: 6.8 million visitors (2016), holiday hotspot, beach weather, ample history; various tourist sites; large, protected nature reserve, military history including an extensive tunnel network, abundance of flora and fauna, duty free shopping, restaurants and bars
Shipping: Commercial Port, Ship and Yacht Registry. One of the top bunkering ports in the world. Cruise Liner destination, quality Maritime Services, numerous Marinas
Time zone: GMT +1 winter, GMT+2 summer