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1
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Where is Gibraltar situated

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Southern tip of Iberian peninsula

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How is it geographically recognised historically

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As the southernmost point of Europe positioned in the western end of Mediterranean forming one of the pillars of Hercules

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What are its nearby countries

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Spain to the north and Morocco to the south on the other side of the strait

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How far away is Morocco

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15 miles

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5
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What is the Rock of Gibraltar and what is it made of

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It’s a monolithic Jurassic Limestone - 200 million years old

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6
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How big is Gibraltar

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5km long by 1.3 wide and area of approx 7 sq km

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7
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Currency

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Gibraltar pound

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Political

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Government of Gibraltar Overseas territory of United Kingdom

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Airport

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Gibraltar international airport

Regular scheduled flights to and from uk and Morocco

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10
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When did Neanderthal man inhabit

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150,000-24,000 years ago

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11
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When and who embroidered Gibraltar coat of arms

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1502 queen Isabella of Spain

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12
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What is coat of arms called

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Coat of arms of the city (the castle and key)

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13
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When did Arab and Berber troops land

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711 AD conquest lasts 7 centuries

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14
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What happened in 1333

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Fortification of the Moors. Building of large castle, harbour, wall of upper Rock, mosques, palaces and baths

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15
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When did Barbarossa’s Turkish pirates land

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1540

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What happens in 1704

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Eleventh siege. British support Hapsburg to claim throne. British and Dutch forces land 23 July

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17
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What year does Spain cede the throne to Britain by article X of the treaty of Utrecht

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1713

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18
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When was Fourteenth siege also known as great siege

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1779-1783

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19
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What happened on 21 October 1805

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Admiral lord Nelson dies at Trafalgar and body is brought to Gibraltar on hms victory

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20
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When does Gibraltar become a crown colony

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1830 is granted civil liberties and charter of justice

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21
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What happens on 25th June 1830

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Gibraltar police become operational making it one of the oldest police forces in the world

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22
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What happened in 1940

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Population evacuated to Uk, Madeira, Northern Ireland, Morocco and Jamaica and major tunnelling starts

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23
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What year does general Eisenhower conduct the landing of North Africa from Gibraltar tunnels base

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1942

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24
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What happens between 1966-1968

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Spain claims Gibraltar at UN

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25
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What happens in 1967 first referendum

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Gibraltarians vote 99.9% to remain British

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26
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What year does Spain close frontier

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1969

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27
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Who marries on the rock in 1969

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John Lennon and yoko Ono

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28
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What year does frontier open to pedestrians only

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1982

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29
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What year was Brussels agreement

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1984 agreement from uk and Spain concerning territorial dispute over Gibraltar

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30
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When was full opening of frontier

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5 feb 1984

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31
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What year was 2nd referendum and outcome

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2002 and 98.9% vote to remain British

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32
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What is Gibraltars population

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Around 30,000

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33
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Inhabitants

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A range of immigrants from differing backgrounds including Spanish Genoese Maltese Moroccan Jewish Indian and Portuguese who combined with the British settlers

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34
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Official language

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English

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35
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Other language

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Spanish

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36
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What is Local dialect referred to as

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‘Yanito’

37
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Gibraltar main thoroughfare

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Main street

38
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Why is shopping appealing

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VAT free shopping

39
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What is calentita

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A local delicacy made from chickpea flour

40
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What are pinchitos

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Kebabs made of special spiced lamb or chicken cooked over hot coals

41
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What is ‘torta de acelgas’

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Spinach pie

42
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What is pan Dulce

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A bread traditionally eaten at Christmas

43
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What is the popular cuisine

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Fish

44
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How many beaches does Gibraltar have

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6 those on east and west rock, eastern more Sandy western more rocky

45
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How many beaches are more accessible

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4 are within east reach and have good regular circular bus service

46
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What are the four beaches called

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Camp bay, Catalan bay, eastern beach, Sandy bay

47
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Describe camp bay

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Small rocky beach sw end of Gibraltar facing Atlantic

48
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Describe Catalan bay

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Known in Spanish as la caleta is a small bay and fishing village on the eastern side of the rock

49
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Describe eastern beach

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A Sandy beach largest on rock. Located on Mediterranean coastline

50
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Describe Sandy bay

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Sizeable beach laid with 50,000 tons of fine golden sand imported from western sahara

51
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What is unesco world heritage site

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The Gorhams cave complex

52
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Describe gorhams cave complex

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Striking cluster of sea level caves providing archeological evidence of occupation of Neanderthal and early humans. Major significance in understanding global story of human evolution

53
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What will you expect to see on the horizon when standing on top of the rock

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Africa and gates of Mediterranean and the Atlantic on other side

54
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What is the height of the rock

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1400 feet

55
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About the reserve

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Breathtaking views
Panoramic views of city
Spain’s costa del sol
Africa where waters meet Atlantic and Mediterranean

56
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What else does the pass include

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Admission to 15 attraction sites

57
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What are ticket prices as of 2021

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Adults £13.00
Children ages 5-11 £8.00
Children under 5 free

58
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What was the purpose of excavating WWII tunnels

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To create accommodation and storage carried out by 4 specialised companies from royal engineers and Canadian army making an underground city for a 16,000 strong garrison with enough good to last 16 months

59
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What else is in the tunnels

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Underground telephone exchange
Power generating station
Water distillation plant
Hospital, bakery, ammunition magazines and vehicle maintenance workshop.

60
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What is the total network of tunnels length

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Approx 34 miles (55km)

61
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What was excavated in 1782

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The great siege tunnels

62
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Why was the great siege tunnels excavated

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As a unique system of defence against the onslaught of the advancing French and Spanish troops.

63
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What are the Mediterranean steps

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A steep challenging walking path to the top of the rock which mainly runs along the eastern side, an area comprising primo of cliffs and low Mediterranean scrub

64
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What was first built around 1160

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Moorish castle

65
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When was moorish castle reconstructed

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1333 when Abu’l Hassan recaptured Gibraltar from the Spanish

66
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What part of moorish castle served as a prison and when until

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The courtyard served as a prison until 2010

67
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Where is Apes den located

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Near the cable cars Middle Station

68
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What species of monkey are they

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Barbary macaques synonymous with the rock are normally found in North Africa

69
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How long have they been present on the Rock

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From the early days of the British garrison

70
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What else does apes den offer

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Magnificent views

71
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What does the City under Seige exhibit

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The first construction dating back to the beginning of 18th century. The exhibits depict scenes of civilian life during hard times and how the first British settlers of Gibraltar coped.

72
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What is the name of old Jewish cemetery

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Jews gate and Jews gate cemetery

73
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When was the cemetery used

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Up until 1848. Tucked away behind trees and reflects important role of Jewish people in moulding Gibraltars history.

74
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What is Jews gate also favoured for

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A favoured mating and nesting ground for the Barbary partridge

75
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What is Princess Caroline’s Battery

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A former artillery battery housing the Military heritage centre.

76
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Where is princess Caroline’s battery located

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Northern end of the Gibraltar nature reserve, upper rock, above the moorish castle

77
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What relics are found at the military heritage centre

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Weapons shells and other artefacts

78
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What are the nature trails

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Thematic nature trail network meandering through the extent of the reserve with stunning views and sites of historic interest.

79
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How has Gibraltar helped you follow the trails

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By providing a free app to help you enjoy the trails

80
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What is located at the highest point of the rock of Gibraltar

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O’Haras battery

81
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Who’s is the battery named after

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General Charles O’Hara governor of Gibraltar between 1795 and 1802

82
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What was General O’Haras theory

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He considered that if a tower could be raised on this summit south of the rock, he could observe the movements of thr rneyin the port of Cadiz located 60 miles away

83
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What is the name of the glass viewing platform

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Skywalk

84
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Where is the platform

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In the nature reserve

85
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Who opened the skywalk glass viewing platform

A

Mark Hamill

86
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How tall is the glass viewing platform

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340 metres directly above sea level. It’s higher than Londons The Shard. It also offers breathtaking 360 degree views spanning 3 countries and two continents

87
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What is Windsor Suspension Bridge

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Newest attraction 71 metres in length across a 50 metre deep gorge providing visitors with magnificent views of across the strait, bay and city.

88
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Who should avoid the Windsor suspension bridge

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Anyone who is scared of heights

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