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How Big Is Gibraltar?

Gibraltar, located in Europe, is the 234th largest country in the world, covering approximately 7 square kilometers (3 square miles). That's about 3.67% the size of District of Columbia. It is home to approximately 29,573 people.

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7 km²
3 sq mi
#234 of 236 countries
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Gibraltar's Geography

Gibraltar has approximately 12 km of coastline. Within Europe, Gibraltar is the 48th largest of 50 countries, sitting between San Marino and Monaco. With 4,550 people per km², it is more densely populated than the European average of 627 per km².

How Far Across Is Gibraltar?

Gibraltar stretches approximately 3 km (2 mi) from north to south, and 2 km (1 mi) from east to west.

How Many Times Does Gibraltar Fit?

4697×

Gibraltar fits inside Belgium 4697 times

6350×

Gibraltar fits inside Switzerland 6350 times

6391×

Gibraltar fits inside Netherlands 6391 times

15342×

Gibraltar fits inside South Korea 15342 times

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Gibraltar at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 7 km² (3 sq mi)
World Size Rank #234 of 236
Capital Gibraltar
Population Density 4,550 per km²
Population 29,573 people
Coastline 12 km
Life Expectancy 80.4 years
GDP per Capita $61,700 USD