History of Gibraltar the narrowest points in the Mediterranean, only from the coast of Morocco in North Africa. Its position on the bay makes it an advantageous natural anchorage for ships. As one writer has put it, "whoever controls Gibraltar also controls the movement of ships into and out of the Mediterranean. In terms of military and naval power, few places have a more strategic location than Gibraltar." The territory's area measures only . Most of the land area is occupied by the steeply sloping Rock of Gibraltar which reaches a height of . The town of Gibraltar lies at the base of
Postal Orders of Gibraltar postal administration of the country in which the order is issued so allows, a current stamp for denoting a rate of postage of that country, but no other stamps may be used. A charge for poundage is applied according to the rates applicable when the order is issued. Postal Orders of Gibraltar British postal orders are currently issued in Gibraltar by the Royal Gibraltar Post Office. In accordance with the "Postal Order Regulations of 1961", postal orders may be issued for the following sums: The value of a postal order may be increased by affixing postage stamps not exceeding two