单词 | city of gibraltar |
释义 | City of Gibraltar in British English (ˈsɪtɪ əv dʒɪˈbrɔːltə) noun the City of Gibraltar City of Gibraltar in British Englisha city on the Rock of Gibraltar, a limestone promontory at the tip of S Spain: settled by Moors in 711 and taken by Spain in 1462; ceded to Britain in 1713; a former British crown colony (1830–1969), and still a United Kingdom Overseas Territory; a naval and air base of strategic importance. Pop: 29 111 (2013 est). Area: 6.5 sq km (2.5 sq miles) Ancient name: Calpe |
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