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Language & Culture
Due to Gibraltar's unique geographical position, multi-culturalism
reigns on this rock. The official language is English, but natives
are typically bi-lingual, speaking Spanish as fluently as English.
It is not unusual to hear the native Arabic of Gibraltar's other
near neighbours as well, and Portuguese, Italian and Russian are
not uncommon tongues in these parts either.
Most Gibraltarians consider themselves to be Roman
Catholics (around 75 per cent), but minority groups are also visible
in the form of Protestant, Muslim and Jewish groups. In fact, on
Saturdays when businesses owned by Jewish residents remain closed,
the latter group's presence is clearly felt.
Due to Gibraltar's unique geographical position,
multi-culturalism reigns on this rock. The official language is
English, but natives are typically bi-lingual, speaking Spanish
as fluently as English. It is not unusual to hear the native Arabic
of Gibraltar's other near neighbours as well, and Portuguese, Italian
and Russian are not uncommon tongues in these parts either.
Most Gibraltarians consider themselves to be Roman
Catholics (around 75 per cent), but minority groups are also visible
in the form of Protestant, Muslim and Jewish groups. In fact, on
Saturdays when businesses owned by Jewish residents remain closed,
the latter group's presence is clearly felt.
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