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Avila (province)

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The city walls of San Segundo, Avila, Spain, built by Moorish prisoners for King Alfonso VI between 1090 and 1099. The Moors, Muslim invaders, entered Spain from North Africa in 711, conquering much of it, and it was not until 1492 that they were finally driven out.

Province of west-central Spain in southern Castilla-León autonomous community; area 8,047 sq km/3,107 sq mi; population (1995 est) 176,800. It is mountainous region with fertile valleys; cattle are raised here, and timber, cereals, olives, and chestnuts are produced. The capital is Avila.



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