Rock of Gibraltar to describe an entity that is very safe or firm. The motto of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment and Gibraltar itself is "Nulli Expugnabilis Hosti" (Latin for "No Enemy Shall Expel Us"). Approximately 40% of Gibraltar's land area was declared a nature reserve in 1993. The flora and fauna of the Gibraltar Nature Reserve are of conservation interest and are protected by law. Within it is a range of animals and plants, but the highlights are the Barbary macaques (the famous "Rock apes"), the Barbary partridges, and flowers such as Gibraltar's own Chickweed, Thyme and the Gibraltar Candytuft. The Barbary macaques
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