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La Línea, city, Cádiz provincia (province), in the comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) of Andalusia, southwestern Spain. It lies along the Bay of Gibraltar, between San Roque and the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. The name is derived from the línea (“line”), or boundary, dividing Spanish territory from the district of Gibraltar. The town processes fruit and vegetables for sale in Gibraltar; manufactures include cork, liquor, and fish paste. La Línea is the site of a national military garrison and headquarters of the Spanish commandant at the boundary of Gibraltar. Pop. (2007 est.) mun., 63,663.

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