Wikipedia: History of Ceuta

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Spanish enclave in North Africa, surrounded by Morocco, on the coast near the Straits of Gibraltar.

Spanish enclave in North Africa, surrounded by Morocco, on the coast near the Straits of Gibraltar. Area approximately 18 km².

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Ceuta over the centuries was subject succesively to Carthage?, Roman, Visigothic and Arab domination, until it was captured by the Portugese on August 14 1415.

Ceuta over the centuries was subject succesively to Carthage?, Roman, Visigothic and Arab domination, until it was captured by the Portuguese on August 14 1415.

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After the death in battle of the Portugese king [Sebastian I]? in battle in 1578?, the Portugese throne passed to the King of Spain, and thereafter Portugal and all its possessions became part of Spain, including Ceuta. In 1640 Portugal regained its independence from its independence from Spain. However, Ceuta remained under Spanish control, and has been part of Spain ever since.

After the death in battle of the Portugese king [Sebastian I]? in battle in 1578?, the Portugese throne passed to the King of Spain, and thereafter Portugal and all its possessions became part of Spain, including Ceuta. In 1640 Portugal regained its independence from Spain. However, Ceuta remained under Spanish control, and has been part of Spain ever since.

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Ceuta is administratively part of the Cádiz province. It does not form part of the customs territory of the European Union.

History of Ceuta

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*Official Ceuta government website (in Spanish): http://www.ciceuta.es/cac.htm

	Revision 9 . . (edit) November 28, 2001 2:59 am by Paul Drye [Portugese->Portuguese]
	Revision 8 . . (edit) November 28, 2001 2:52 am by Hagedis [link]
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	Revision 5 . . September 26, 2001 1:55 am by Simon J Kissane *[info on history; links to some websites]**