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Licata
Licata (called Phintias in ancient times) is a city located in southern Sicily, Italy, with a population over 40000. It is a major seaport, at times shipping sulphur, asphalt, and cheese.
Founded in the 3rd century BC, it served as a refuge for the people of Gela after its distruction. At nearby Cape Ecnomus , in 256 BC the Romans won a major battle in the Punic Wars. Licata served as an Allied landing point during the 1943 World War II invasion of Sicily.
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