Cádiz (ancient Gadir; later Gades), city and seaport in southern Spain, capital of Cádiz Province, on the Gulf of Cádiz (an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean), near Gibraltar. It lies at the tip of a narrow isthmus that forms the western boundary of Cádiz Bay. The large harbor is divided into an outer bay and a nearly landlocked inner harbor.
Shipping, shipbuilding, and fishing are the principal industries, and a Spanish military base is located in the city. A large part of Spain's trade with the countries of South and North America moves through Cádiz. Exports consist largely of sherry wine, cork, olives, figs, salted fish, and salt. Machinery, iron, coal, timber, coffee, cereals, and other foodstuffs are the major imports. Tourism is important to the local economy.
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