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Gibraltar (from the Arabic Jabal Tariq (??? ????), "Mount of Tariq" named Tariq ibn Ziyad, is an area overseas from the United Kingdom since 1704, located in southern Europe, more precisely in southern Spain, bordering the Strait of Gibraltar linking the Mediterranean to the Atlantic Ocean. Much of the vast territory includes the Rock of Gibraltar. The British have in the past maintained a significant military presence in Gibraltar. This presence is now reduced, but there are still many traces. Although the majority of its population is opposed [ref. necessary], Gibraltar is claimed by Spain. The question of Gibraltar is a major cause of discord in relations between Spain and Britain. Gibraltar is part of the European Union but some laws are not enforced. [Ref. necessary] The Gibraltar airport code for LX, according to the list of prefixes of airports by ICAO code,