Recruitment Gibraltar - Recruitment Gibraltar

The small but strategically important peninsula belongs to the UK, has a total area of 6.5 square kilometres and a 12 km long coastline. In 1713 it was ceded to Great Britain by Spain and was declared a colony in 1830. Since then Gibraltarian citizens have voted twice to remain part of Britain.

In July 2005 Gibraltar had a population of 27.884 citizens and a density of 4.290 persons per sq km. English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Maltese are the most featured nationalities in Gibraltar. English is the official language, but Spanish is also taught in school. The majority of children grow up to be bi-lingual. 75 % of the citizens are Roman Catholic, 4 % are Muslim and 8 % are Anglican.

The highest point on the peninsula is the rock of Gibraltar which is 426 meters above sea level and on which one can find wild Barbary apes - a tourist attraction. Other points of interest are the natural caves which were used for military purposes during both World Wars.

The winter in Gibraltar is mild with temperatures of approximately 15.6�C and the summer is hot with an average temperature of 21.1�C.

Industries and economical factors such as tourism, shipping, tobacco, food products and banking are very important for Gibraltar due to the lack of natural resources.

The House of Assembly, which represents the Legislative powers, consists of a speaker, 15 elected members and 2 ex officio members. Gibraltar itself has a governor who is advised by the Gibraltar Council and represents the Crown.