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Calpe (kăl`pē), ancient name, possibly Phoenician in origin, of Gibraltar Gibraltar , British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 27,900), 2.5 sq mi (6.5 sq km), on a narrow, rocky peninsula extending into the Mediterranean Sea from SW Spain. Most of the peninsula is occupied by the
Rock of Gibraltar (Lat. ..... Click the link for more information. . It is one of the Pillars of Hercules Pillars of Hercules, ancient mythological name for promontories flanking the east entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. They are usually identified with Gibraltar in Europe and with Mt. Acha at Ceuta in Africa. ..... Click the link for more information. , at the eastern end of the Strait of Gibraltar. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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