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Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2012-09-17): At every one of these tiny "plazas de soberanía" or sovereign strongholds held by Spain along the northern coast of Morocco, there were postal employees, border patrolmen, schoolteachers and lighthouse-keepers among a population that was over 400 in Alhucemas and Vélez (including the prisoners). Over at Isabel II, one of the Chafarinas islands - the largest of the minuscule Spanish archipelagos in the area - the population was more than 700 at one point, and there was a casino and a small military hospital on site. [...] In other words, Spanish sovereignty was not explicit anywhere. But everything changed in 2002. The Spanish-Moroccan conflict over the islet of Perejil (known as Leila in Arabic) put an end to the casual relationship. The nurse no longer came down to the village, and the soldiers placed barbed wire fences along the perimeter of Isla de Tierra to prevent holidaymakers from reaching it. Yet Perejil, a craggy protuberance with a surface area of 0.15 square kilometers that Morocco took control of on July 11, 2002, only to be evicted by Spanish forces six days later, is technically not a plaza de soberanía. It is a strange no man's land, according to the agreement reached 10 years ago.
Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-07-08): The Plazas de soberanía (Sovereign Territories) The Plazas de soberanía are a group of small territories located along the northern coast of Africa. They include the Alhucemas Islands, the Chafarinas Islands, and the tiny islet of Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera. Although not major tourist destinations, these territories hold historical significance as remnants of Spain's colonial past and continue to play a role in the country's territorial claims. Spain's overseas territories showcase a rich diversity of landscapes, cultures, and historical backgrounds, offering unique experiences for travelers seeking adventure beyond the mainland. The Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands, Ceuta, Melilla, and the Plazas de soberanía all contribute to the vibrant tapestry that makes up Spain's heritage. It is essential to preserve these territories' unique ecosystems and cultural legacies, as they provide invaluable insights into Spain's history and the wider world. So pack your bags, and embark on a journey to explore these hidden gems of Spain.
Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2021-05-07): The plazas de soberanía (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈplaθas ðe soβeɾaˈni.a], lit. "strongholds of sovereignty")[3] is a term describing a series of unincorporated Spanish overseas minor territories scattered along the Mediterranean coast bordering Morocco. That term is used for those territories that have been a part of Spain since the formation of the modern country (1492–1556), as opposed to African territories acquired by Spain during the 19th and early 20th centuries. [...] The plazas de soberanía are small islands and a peninsula off the coast of Morocco (the only peninsula, Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera, was an island until a 1934 storm formed a sand bridge with the mainland). They are guarded by military garrisons and administered directly by the Spanish central government. [...] is missing - Use dmy dates from May 2018 - Articles with invalid date parameter in template - Articles with unsourced statements from January 2020 - Articles containing Spanish-language text - Plazas de soberanía - Spanish Africa - Subdivisions of Spain - Mediterranean - Territorial disputes of Spain - Territorial disputes of Morocco - Pages with reference errors
Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (1999-02-22): The plazas de soberanía (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈplaθas ðe soβeɾaˈni.a], lit. "strongholds of sovereignty") is a term describing a series of Spanish overseas minor territories scattered along the Mediterranean coast bordering Morocco or that are closer to Africa than Europe. This term is used for those territories that have been a part of Spain since the formation of the modern country (1492–1556), as opposed to African territories acquired by Spain during the 19th and early 20th centuries in the Scramble for Africa.
Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-09-23): Peninsular Spain refers to the part of the territory of Spain located within the Iberian Peninsula,[1] thus excluding other parts of Spain: the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands, Ceuta, Melilla, and several islets and crags off the coast of Morocco known collectively as plazas de soberanía (places of sovereignty). In Spain, it is mostly known simply as la Península. It has land frontiers with France and Andorra to the north; Portugal to the west; and the British overseas territory of Gibraltar to the south.
Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-10-04): Apart from Ceuta and Melilla , it refers to the small northern islands of the African continent close to the Moroccan coastline occupied by Spain . Plasas de Soberania means 'places of sovereignty', unlike the northwestern part of mainland Morocco, which was occupied by Spain only in the 19th century.[1] It means the land occupied since the establishment of the country called Spain. [...] It is geographically close to Morocco, so Morocco is claiming sovereignty over Soberania along with Ceuta and Melilla for historical and geographical reasons and is demanding the return of the territory. However, Spain claims that Morocco was Spanish territory before it established the concept of a nation. They are refusing. Funnily enough, Britain rejects Spain's request for the return of Gibraltar with a similar tone. [...] These secondary colonies (Italian Libya and Eritrea, German New Guinea, French Burkina Faso and Benin, colonies divided by the Berlin Conference, etc.) were all independent by the 21st century. Plazas de Soberania, which received international recognition in 1860, is the only secondary colony that remains to this day.
Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-08-12): The Alhucemas Islands (Spanish: Islas Alhucemas, Arabic: جزر الحسيمة) is a group of islands and one of the Spanish plazas de soberanía just off the Moroccan coast in the Alboran Sea.
Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-04-04): The plazas de soberanía (Strongholds of sovereignty) is a term describing a series of Spanish overseas minor territories scattered along the Mediterranean coast bordering Morocco or that are closer to Africa than Europe. This term is used for those territories that have been a part of Spain since the formation of the modern country (1492–1556), as opposed to African territories acquired by Spain during the 19th and early 20th centuries in the Scramble for Africa. [...] Morocco claims sovereignty over the plazas de soberanía, including Ceuta and Melilla. [...] Apart from these, there are two other islands usually considered within the plazas de soberanía.[citation needed] The disputed Perejil Island (Isla Perejil), a small uninhabited islet close to Ceuta, is considered by Spain to be a part of Ceuta and not a territory in its own right. Alboran Island (Isla de Alborán), another small island in the western Mediterranean, about 50 kilometres (31.05 miles) from the African coast and 90 kilometres (55.92 miles) from Europe, is administered as part of the municipality of Almería on the Iberian Peninsula.
Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2020-03-25): Spanish territories along the northern African coast From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The plazas de soberanía (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈplaθas ðe soβeɾaˈni.a], lit. "strongholds of sovereignty")[3] is a term describing a series of Spanish overseas minor territories scattered along the Mediterranean coast bordering Morocco or that are closer to Africa than Europe. This term is used for those territories that have been a part of Spain since the formation of the modern country (1492–1556), as opposed to African territories acquired by Spain during the 19th and early 20th centuries in the Scramble for Africa. [...] - Mariñas Otero, Eugenio (1998). "Las Plazas Menores de soberanía española en África". MILITARIA. Revista de Cultura Militar. (in Spanish). No. 12. Madrid: UCM. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-06-02): Plazas de soberanía es el término histórico con el que se denominan desde el siglo XIX a los territorios españoles situados en la costa mediterránea del norte de África, frente a Marruecos. [...] Los primeros borradores de los estatutos de autonomía de Ceuta y Melilla, datados en 1986, repartían todas las posesiones restantes en el norte de África entre las dos ciudades, resultando Vélez de la Gomera para Ceuta y las islas Chafarinas y Alhucemas para Melilla. En la redacción final de estos documentos se omitieron dichas incorporaciones. Cabe destacar además, que ya que forman parte del territorio español, también son parte de la Unión Europea. La isla de Alborán también ha sido erróneamente calificada como plaza de soberanía, ya que administrativamente forma parte del término municipal de la ciudad andaluza de Almería.[1] [...] Pretensiones anexionistas de Marruecos [editar]La reclamación de las Plazas de Soberanía por parte del movimiento irredentista marroquí del Gran Marruecos es uno de los temas recurrentes en las relaciones España-Marruecos. España nunca ha negociado su soberanía sobre las Plazas de Soberanía, puesto que son parte integrante del territorio español.[2][3][4][5]
Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-08-12): Vélez de la Gomera, along with La Isleta, is a premodern overseas possession known as a plaza de soberanía. It is administered by the Spanish central government[1] and has a population consisting only of a small number of Spanish military personnel. [...] See also [edit]- Former island - List of Spanish colonial wars in Morocco - List of islands of Spain - Morocco–Spain border - Plazas de soberanía - Spanish Protectorate of Morocco - European enclaves in North Africa before 1830
Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-11-14): While most of Africa is free from Spanish rule, today, several cities or territories have a special arrangement with Spain. These are known as the Spanish Cities or the Plazas de soberanía. The best example is Ceuta which, as we mentioned before, has been under Spanish control since 1668. Another example is Melilla which is located on the north coast of Africa in modern-day Morocco. This small city has been disputed between Spain and Morocco for centuries but is currently administered by Spain. So, while the Spanish empire in Africa is not as extensive as it once was, several cities remain under Spanish rule.
Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-04-11): Vélez de la Gomera, along with La Isleta, is a premodern overseas possession known as a plaza de soberanía. It is administered by the Spanish central government and has a population consisting only of a small number of Spanish military personnel.
Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-03-07): Spain is a European country geographically located in the southwest of Europe. It is located almost entirely on the Iberian Peninsula (which is shared with Portugal, Gibraltar and Andorra), and the Balearic Islands (Mediterranean Sea), the Canary Islands (Atlantic Ocean), the cities of Ceuta and Melilla (located in North Africa), and some minor islands scattered along the Mediterranean coast bordering the North of Africa (the so called plazas de soberanía (i.e., Perejil) and plazas menores (i.e., Chafarinas and Alhucemas islands and the Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera), and the municipality of Llivia (within the boundaries of France) are also part of Spain. It is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Cantabrian Sea. Spain is physically separated from France by the Pyrenees. Spain has a population of more than 47 million inhabitants (on July 1st, 2022), whose common official language is Spanish although several languages and dialects coexist. The co-official languages include Catalan, Valencian, Galician, Basque and Aranese.
Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2020-09-09): Why would Spain be the ideal candidate in the scenario that the United States decides to change its USAFRICOM location? Geographically speaking, Spain actually possesses territories in Africa: Ceuta, Melilla, "Plazas de Soberanía," and Canary Islands. Legally, these territories are fully incorporated as autonomous cities and an autonomous community, respectively.
Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-10-07): Spanish territories along the northern African coast - Spanish North Africa - plazas de soberania - plaza de soberanía [...] Plazas de Soberanía Española en el Norte de Africa 0 references 99313 0 references [...] svwiki Plazas de soberanía - thwiki ปลาซัสเดโซเบรานิอา - tlwiki Plaza de soberanía - trwiki Plazas de soberanía - ukwiki Суверенні території Іспанії - urwiki خود مختار مقامات (ہسپانیہ)
Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Plaza de soberania (redirected from Plazas de soberanía)Also found in: Wikipedia. In Spain, a political subdivision for a territory bordering Morocco in the North African coast. There are three such territories.
Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2020-12-03): Las plazas de soberanía española en el Mediterráneo [...] However, apart from the typical cities of Ceuta and Melilla, what other enclaves in the Mediterranean are under Spanish control? These enclaves, known as ''plazas de soberanía'' or "sovereign strongholds", are the islands and rocks off the coast of North Africa, which continue to be maintained due to their enormous geostrategic importance. These are: The Chafarinas Islands, the Alborán Island, the Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera, the Alhucemas Islands and the Perejil Island. But since when, how and why do they belong to the Spanish state? [...] This article will briefly review why these strongholds of sovereignty belong to the Kingdom of Spain. Although the Hispanic presence in the Maghreb is very prolonged, this article will only cover events from the Catholic Kings (15th century).
Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2021-03-20): Conquered by Spain in the 15th Century, Ceuta and Melilla are two small territories on the North Coast of Morocco and somewhat of a historical anomaly. The North of Morocco was occupied by Spain for a long time and, as I noticed in Tangier, Tetouan and Chefchaouen, Spanish is still widely spoken. Spain recognised Morocco’s independence in 1956 but the two enclaves remained Spanish, known as Plazas de Soberania. They retained their culture and their Spanish population, however, they are claimed by Morocco, and are a bit of a sore point between the two nations. Today, those territories are somewhat vulnerable to large groups of illegal migrants trying to find their way to Europe. If you are exploring the North of Morocco, I recommend hopping into Spain for a day or two and enjoy something different. [...] Spain recognised the independence of Morocco in 1956, however, Ceuta and other Plazas de Soberenia remained under Spanish rule. Since then, these territories are disputed by Morocco. Until 1995, Ceuta was part of the Province of Malaga. Since then, Ceuta has an autonomous status.
Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2009-05-11): Oeno Atoll - Plazas de Soberania [...] Spanish Territories in Northern Morocco - Spanish Sahara
Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-04-10): The plazas de soberanía (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈplaθas ðe soβeɾaˈni.a], lit. "strongholds of sovereignty")[3] is a term describing a series of Spanish overseas minor territories scattered along the Mediterranean coast bordering Morocco or that are closer to Africa than Europe. This term is used for those territories that have been a part of Spain since the formation of the modern country (1492–1556), as opposed to African territories acquired by Spain during the 19th and early 20th centuries in the Scramble for Africa. Historically, a distinction was made between the so-called "major places of sovereignty", comprising the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla, and the "minor places of sovereignty", referring to a number of islands (and a small peninsula) along the coast. In the present, the term refers mainly to the latter. [...] - ↑ Mariñas Otero, Eugenio (1998). "Las Plazas Menores de soberanía española en África". MILITARIA. Revista de Cultura Militar. (in Spanish). No. 12. Madrid: UCM. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2014-06-01): Fronteras en el tiempo y el espacio: Las "plazas menores" de soberanía [...] Spanish territories in North Africa, also known as places of sovereignty, are among the best examples in the world of spatio-temporal boundaries, in other words, historical border places of peace and war between parties as different and contradictory as Europe and Africa. [...] Mariñas Otero, Eugenio, 1998, "Las Plazas menores de soberanía española en África", Militaria, Madrid, UCM Publication Services, No. 12. [ Links ]
Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2018-05-08): It may surprise you to know that part of Spain is in Africa. Although Spain abandoned its major African colonies (Equatorial Guinea and the Western Sahara), it still retains five plazas de soberanía (places of sovereignty) off the African coastline.
Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-09-15): "Plazas de soberanía / Strongholds of sovereignty" - a term for the collection of overseas Spanish territories that have been part of the modern country since the 15th & 16th Centuries. They are closer to Africa than mainland Europe.
Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2019-08-16): Furthermore, Spain is ill-advised even to open the issue of the status of treaties. If Spain pushes too hard Morocco may wish to re-open a debate about Spain’s two so-called "Plazas de Soberania" (Places of Sovereignty) or enclaves embedded in Moroccan territory – Ceuta and Melilla. Ceuta was ceded to Spain by Portugal through (coincidentally) the 1668 Treaty of Lisbon whereby Melilla was conquered by Spain in 1497. Both cities have populations of around 75,000 people determined to remain both Spanish and EU citizens. Gibraltar is a Plaza de Soberania that just happens to be British populated by people just as determined to remain British. Sorry, but if Spain wants Gibraltar Madrid must first hand back Ceuta and Melilla. Do that and Spain might just have a moral leg upon which to stand, even if no legal leg.
Claim: plazas de soberanía is a territory of Spain (plazas de soberanía, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-04-07): Ceuta and Melilla are Spanish exclaves on the north coast of Africa, separated from the Spanish mainland by the Strait of Gibraltar and the Mediterranean Sea. The government of Morocco has repeatedly called for Spain to transfer the sovereignty of Ceuta and Melilla, together with the rest of the Spanish plazas de soberanía on the North African coast to Morocco. Morocco has claimed that the territories are colonies.
Claim: Naf River is a territory of Bangladesh (Naf River, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-02-29): The Naf River (Bengali: নাফ নদী Naf Nodi IPA: [naf nod̪i]; Burmese: နတ်မြစ် [naʔ mjɪʔ]; Rakhine: နတ်မြစ် [nɛ́ mràɪʔ]) is an international river marking the border of southeastern Bangladesh and northwestern Myanmar.[1] [...] - June 2012 — thousands of Rohingya Muslims fleeing sectarian violence in Rakhine State sought refuge across the Naf River in the Chittagong Division of Bangladesh,[7][8] though they were often escorted back by Bangladeshi troops.[9][10] On 11 July 2012, Burmese President Thein Sein suggested expelling the Rohingya people from Myanmar or having the UN relocate the 300,000 Rohingya people living in Myanmar, a policy the UN quickly rejected.[10] [...] See also [edit]References [edit]- ^ Sifatul Quader Chowdhury (2012), "Naf River", in Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal (ed.), Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.), Asiatic Society of Bangladesh - ^ "Arakan: A Field of Muslim Genocide, News From Bangladesh". bangladesh-web.com.
Claim: Naf River is a territory of Bangladesh (Naf River, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-10-09): Five Bangladeshi fishermen were allegedly abducted by Myanmar's rebel group, the Arakan Army, from the Naf River near Shahparir Dwip in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar, on Monday afternoon, according to Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). [...] Lt Col Mohiuddin Ahmed, commanding officer of BGB-2 Teknaf Battalion, said the fishermen were likely abducted by the Arakan Army while they were fishing in the Naf river. "We are trying to bring them back," he added. [...] According to locals, three boats, including one owned by Abdul Majid from Shahparir Dwip, went fishing in the river when the Arakan Army members, armed with weapons, chased them.
Claim: Naf River is a territory of Bangladesh (Naf River, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-02-13): River Naf is an international river which is shared between Bangladesh and Myanmar. According to my knowledge the Naf river is the only one that is shared between Myanmar and Bangladesh. The eastern coast of the river is Arakan state of Myanmar (which was formerly known as Burma), and the western coast is Teknaf of Bangladesh. River Naf originated from the Arakan hills of Myanmar and after flowing as a transboundary river falls into the Bay of Bengal. The river is having 1-3 kilometer width between the two countries at some places and the depth of the river is 128ft an average depth and highest depth is 400ft. Being near to the ocean the water of the river is salty. Also the water level rises based on the high and low tide of the sea. Keeping similarity with the Bay of Bengal the river has almost the same color of the ocean. [...] During the Naf river cruise you could see the boatmen catching fish from the river. Fishermen from both countries catch fish in this river with the only one condition of not crossing the border. Both the Myanmar and Bangladesh naval troops keep a close look on that matter.
Claim: Naf River is a territory of Bangladesh (Naf River, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-10-09): Fishermen abducted from Naf River now released [...] Five Bangladeshi fishermen, who were abducted allegedly by members of the Arakan Army from the Naf river near Shah Porir Dwip in Cox's Bazar's Teknaf, have been released through the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). [...] "Due to the ongoing conflict in Myanmar, that part of the country [Naf River area] is currently occupied by the Arakan Army. So, it was assumed that they had abducted the fishermen. After contacting the Arakan Army, a BGB team went to the zero point at Naf River. They then returned the fishermen. Currently, the process of handing them over to their families is underway," Mohiuddin added.