Ceuta

Ceuta is a Spanish city in North Africa, at the Strait of Gibraltar which divides it from mainland Spain. It is an exclave of Spain, and is all surrounded by Morocco, which believes it should belong to them. Melilla is another such city. The city area is about 20 square kilometers, and there are over 82,000 people living in the city. The city is surrounded by a border fence, which has been built to keep the Moroccans (and other Africans) from moving there unlawfully. Until it became a self-governing city in 1995, it belonged to the Province of Cádiz.

سَبْتَة
Autonomous city
Ciudad Autónoma de Ceuta
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Ceuta within Spain
Coordinates: 35°53′18″N 5°18′56″W
Country	Spain
Autonomous city	Ceuta
Founded by	Carthaginians
Government
• Type	Autonomous city
• Body	Council of Government
• Mayor-President	Juan Jesús Vivas (PP)
Area
• Total	18.5 km2 (7.1 sq mi)
• Land	18.5 km2 (7.1 sq mi)
Elevation	10 m (30 ft)
Highest elevation	349 m (1,145 ft)
Population  ()
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

It was built by the Phoenicians at a strategic position.

Ceuta Media

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  Phoenician archeological site, dated to the 7th century BC, next to the Cathedral of Ceuta

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  The Arab Baths of Ceuta, built between the 11th and 13th centuries

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  The Marinid Walls, built by Abu Sa'id Uthman II in 1328

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  Representation of Prince Henry the Navigator during the Conquest of Ceuta in azulejos at the São Bento railway station

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  The Royal Walls of Ceuta, built from 962 to the 18th century, and navigable moats

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  Eclectic House of the Dragons, built in 1905

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  Fort of the Desnarigado, built in the 19th century. It houses a museum.

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  Bastion of la Coraza Alta on the shore of the Playa del Chorrillo beach

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  A street in Ceuta, c. 1905–1910

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