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The History and Strategic Importance of Gibraltar
TLDR Gibraltar, a small territory with a long history, has been a strategic location for controlling the Mediterranean and expanding British influence. It has been the subject of conflicts and diplomatic disputes, and its future is uncertain after Britain's departure from the European Union.
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Gibraltar, the only part of the United Kingdom and continental Europe, is a strategic location with a long history of conflict and is currently the subject of diplomatic disputes, but it is also known for its population of wild monkeys.
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Gibraltar, located near the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula, is a small territory with a long history that dates back to the time of Neanderthals and was considered a sacred site by ancient civilizations.
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The strait of Gibraltar grew in importance during the Middle Ages as the closest point between Africa and Europe, and it became a strategic choke point for controlling the Mediterranean and the rest of the world.
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Gibraltar was captured by the British in 1704 and has been the subject of multiple sieges by the Spanish, including the Great Siege of Gibraltar which lasted from 1779 to 1783.
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Gibraltar has been a strategically important location for the British, allowing them to expand their influence in the Mediterranean and play a crucial role in World War II, while Spain has continuously sought to regain control of the territory.
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In 1969, Franco shut down the border of Gibraltar, which remained closed until 1982, and in 1985 it was fully opened as a condition of Spain joining the European Union.
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The future of Gibraltar is uncertain after Britain's departure from the European Union, with options including complete independence or formally joining the United Kingdom and electing members to parliament.
