Gibraltar, Rock of
geographical name
variants
or ancient Calpe
headland on the southern coast of Spain at the eastern end of the Strait of Gibraltar and site of the British colony of Gibraltar; highest point 1396 feet (426 meters) see pillars of hercules
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