Gela (English spelling)

Japanese: ジェーラ(英語表記)Gela
Gela (English spelling)
A city in the Caltanissetta province of Sicily, southern Italy. Population 74,789 (1981). Founded in 688 BC as the Greek colony of Gela. Gelon, tyrant of Syracuse (5th century BC), transferred much of Gela's population to Syracuse. At the Council of Gela in 424 BC, the Greek colonies of the whole island of Sicily declared independence. It fell into disuse in the Middle Ages, but was rebuilt by Frederick II in the 13th century and named Terranova. It has had its current name since 1927. During World War II, it was the base for the Allied forces' landing in Sicily.

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:
イタリア南部,シチリアのカルタニセッタ県の都市。人口7万4789(1981)。ギリシアの植民市ゲラとして前688年に建設される。シラクサの僭主ゲロン(前5世紀)はゲラの人口の多くをシラクサへ移した。前424年ゲラ会議で,シチリア全島のギリシア植民市は独立を宣言。中世には廃れていたが,13世紀にフリードリヒ2世が再建し,テラノバTerranovaと命名。1927年以降現名に戻る。第2次大戦では連合国軍のシチリア上陸の拠点となった。

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