What is the area of Gibraltar?

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Analysis:

Gibraltar is the last colony on the European continent today. It is located on the north bank of Gibraltar Strait and the southern tip of Iberian Peninsula. Although Gibraltar has an area of only 6.5 square kilometers and a total population of less than 30,000, it is a transportation hub between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea and has an important strategic position.

150 1 year, Gibraltar was incorporated into the Spanish territory, and was occupied by Britain in 1704 in the Spanish-Spanish War. 17 13, Britain and Spain signed the Treaty of Utrecht, and Gibraltar was ceded to Britain. Britain expelled the local Spaniards and a large number of immigrants entered Gibraltar. 198 1 year, Britain granted Gibraltar residents full British citizenship, which added new difficulties to the settlement of this dispute.

However, Spain never gave up its claim to recover Gibraltar and stepped up its recovery activities after World War II. Since the 1960s, Britain and Spain have held many talks on this issue, but no substantive results have been achieved. As the question of Gibraltar has long troubled the relationship between Britain and Spain, British Prime Minister Tony Blair is determined to seek a comprehensive and permanent settlement agreement after taking office. The United Nations has also constantly urged the two countries to resolve their disputes. In the negotiations between Britain and Spain held in 1997, Spain put forward a new plan for the two countries to enjoy Gibraltar for a long time (not less than 50 years), but Britain did not respond positively in time. It was not until July this year that Britain officially announced its agreement in principle to share Gibraltar with Spain.