Gibraltar is a small British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, overlooking the strategic Strait of Gibraltar that separates Europe from Africa and links the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. Its history stretches back to ancient times, with the famous Rock of Gibraltar serving as one of the legendary Pillars of Hercules to the Greeks and Phoenicians. Over the centuries, it has been ruled by various powers, including the Moors, who held it for over seven centuries before the Spanish captured it in 1462. In 1704, during the War of Spanish Succession, an Anglo-Dutch force seized Gibraltar, and it was formally ceded to Britain under the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713. Since then, Gibraltar has remained under British control, despite repeated claims by Spain, and has developed its own unique culture that blends British, Spanish, and Mediterranean influences. Today, Gibraltar is known for its vibrant economy, rich history, and as a symbol of strategic military importance.