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Spain has called for Great Britain to return Gibraltar but the majority of the Gibraltarians reject this. In a referendum in 2002 over 99% voted against a proposal for shared sovereignty.

Spain has called for Great Britain to return Gibraltar but the majority of the Gibraltarians reject this. In a referendum in 2002 over 99% voted against a proposal for shared sovereignty.

Politically Gibraltar is governed by a locally elected parliament under the 2006 constitution.  The UK is responsible for defence and foreign affairs. It is part of the EU, having joined under the British Treaty of Accession.

Politically Gibraltar is governed by a locally elected parliament under the 2006 constitution.  The UK is responsible for defence and foreign affairs.

Since the closure of the naval dockyard, which was the major employer, in 1984, Gibraltar has developed a diverse economy based on tourism, financial services, shipping and the Internet.

Since the closure of the naval dockyard, which was the major employer, in 1984, Gibraltar has developed a diverse economy based on tourism, financial services, shipping and the Internet.