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English is the official language in Gibraltar, but Spanish is commonly spoken as well.
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Gibraltar’s official currency is the Gibraltar Pound, but UK currency is also accepted at the same value. Euros are commonly accepted as well, and you can exchange currency at banks or exchange bureaus anywhere. Traveler’s checks are widely accepted, but are best in UK pounds, as well as major credit cards.
Gibraltar’s international country code is 350, unless you’re calling from Spain. Then you must dial 9567. To call another country from Gibraltar, dial 00 followed by the appropriate country code. Internet cafes are scarce.
Tipping 10 percent is standard, even though a service charge is typically included in restaurant bills.
Tourists rarely encounter violence or street crime, but visitors are advised to be vigilant in public places. There can be long delays for vehicles on the Spanish/Gibraltar border, and it can be quicker to leave your car in Spain and walk to Gibraltar.
You don’t need any vaccinations to enter the country. You may want to start with bottled water and ease into the chlorinated tap water.
Gibraltar’s electrical current is 240 volts AC, 50Hz and uses either round, two-pinned plugs or rectangular, three-pinned plugs.
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