British Overseas Territory (Gibraltar)

Gibraltar is a small territory located at the southern tip of Spain, but it is a British Overseas Territory, meaning it is under the sovereignty of the United Kingdom. It has its own government but relies on the UK for defense, foreign affairs, and overall governance. Historically significant as a strategic military location overlooking the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea, Gibraltar's residents are British citizens and use the Gibraltar pound. Its status reflects a unique political relationship, balancing local self-governance with British sovereignty, and it remains an important geopolitical and military site.