Gibraltar (/dʒᵻˈbrɔːltər/; Spanish pronunciation:[xiβɾalˈtaɾ]) is a British Overseas Territory located on the southern end of the Iberian peninsula . It has an area of 6.7km (2.6sqmi) and shares its northern border with Spain. The Rock of Gibraltar is the major landmark of the region. At its foot is a densely populated city area, home to over 30,000 Gibraltarians and other nationalities.