Algeciras

American

[al-ji-sir-uhs, ahl-he-thee-rahs] / ˌæl dʒɪˈsɪr əs, ˌɑl hɛˈθi rɑs /

noun

a seaport in S Spain, in Andalusia, on the Strait of Gibraltar.

Algeciras British

/ alxeˈθiras, ˌældʒɪˈsɪrəs /

noun

a port and resort in SW Spain, on the Strait of Gibraltar: scene of a conference of the Great Powers in 1906. Pop: 108 779 (2003 est)

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Algeciras

"He was very dear person in Algeciras," one local said about Mr Valencia.

From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2023

The Algeciras town hall said the sacristan was named Diego Valencia and identified the wounded priest as Antonio Rodríguez.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 26, 2023

The port of Algeciras in the Andalucia region serves as the main entry point for Moroccans arriving in Spain.

From Reuters ● Jan. 26, 2023

Algeciras acts as a primary transit hub for migrants from Morocco across the Strait of Gibraltar.

From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2023

The first time the Granadians induced him to abandon it, promising a heavy ransom; the next time he commenced by reducing the neighbouring town of Algeciras, which was defended with great energy.

From The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 by Frederick Whymper

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