Rock of Gibraltar Rock of Gibraltar The Rock of Gibraltar, also known as The Rock, is a monolithic limestone promontory located in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar, near the southwestern tip of Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. It is high. Most of the Rock's upper area is covered by a nature reserve, which is home to around 300 Barbary macaques. These macaques, as well as a labyrinthine network of tunnels, attract a large number of tourists each year. The Rock of Gibraltar was one of the two Pillars of Hercules and was known to the Romans as "Mons Calpe", the other pillar
Gibraltar Anthem I stand, May you be forever free, Gibraltar, my own land. Mighty pillar, Rock of splendour, Guardian of the sea, Port of hope in times of need, Rich in history. Gibraltar, Gibraltar, The Rock on which I stand, May you be forever free, Gibraltar my own land. God give grace to this our homeland, Help us to live as one, Strong in freedom, Truth and justice, Let this be our song. Gibraltar, Gibraltar, The Rock on which I stand, May you be forever free, Gibraltar! Gibraltar! My own land!</poem> Gibraltar Anthem The Gibraltar Anthem is the national song of the