Tacna

geographical name Tac·na \ˈtäk-nä\

Definition of TACNA

city S Peru near Chilean border pop 150,200; in region (Tacna–Ari·ca \-ä-ˈrē-kä\ ) occupied 1884–1930 by Chile & now divided between Chile & Peru

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