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Procida - Definition and Overview

Procida

Procida is an island off the coast of Naples, Italy, between Cape Miseno and the island of Ischia, with a population of 10,000. It is less than 4 km² (1½ mi²).

The island was the location for such films as "Il Postino" and "The Talented Mr Ripley". "Arturo's Island", by Elsa Morante, was set there.

The island was occupied by Great Britain on two or three occasions between 1799 and 1813.

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