a town and fortress of Spain, in the province of Catalonia, and one of the most important of its defences on the eastern frontiers of France. It is strongly fortified, and situated in the fruitful district of Ampurdan, abounding in fruits and grain, being watered by the river Fluvia, which, though usually fordable, becomes an extensive river when swollen with rain, or with the melting of the snow on the mountain whence it springs. It is in north latitude 43. 16. 1. and east longitude 3. 29. 15. from London. The fortress is capable of containing a garrison of from 12,000 to 16,000 men. The inhabitants of the town are reckoned at 4640.