Fun facts about Alicante
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The name of the city echoes the Arabic name Laqant, which reflects the Latin Lucentum and Greek root Leuké, meaning 'white'.
Alicante
Spain
Alicante or Alacant is a city and municipality in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is the capital of the province of Alicante and a historic Mediterranean port. With a population of 358,608 as of 2024, it is the 2nd-largest city in the Valencian Community and the 10th-largest in Spain.
From the “Etymology” section
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Alicante was the last city loyal to the Republican government to be occupied by General Franco's troops on 1 April 1939.
Alicante
Spain
Alicante or Alacant is a city and municipality in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is the capital of the province of Alicante and a historic Mediterranean port. With a population of 358,608 as of 2024, it is the 2nd-largest city in the Valencian Community and the 10th-largest in Spain.
From the “History” section
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Alicante is one of the driest cities in Europe, with an average rainfall of only 284.5 mm (11.2 in) per year.
Alicante
Spain
Alicante or Alacant is a city and municipality in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is the capital of the province of Alicante and a historic Mediterranean port. With a population of 358,608 as of 2024, it is the 2nd-largest city in the Valencian Community and the 10th-largest in Spain.
From the “Geography” section
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The foreign-born population of Alicante is 96,826, equal to 27% of the total population.
Alicante
Spain
Alicante or Alacant is a city and municipality in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is the capital of the province of Alicante and a historic Mediterranean port. With a population of 358,608 as of 2024, it is the 2nd-largest city in the Valencian Community and the 10th-largest in Spain.
From the “Demographics” section
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Alicante Airport is the busiest airport in the Valencian Community and among the busiest in Spain.
Alicante
Spain
Alicante or Alacant is a city and municipality in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is the capital of the province of Alicante and a historic Mediterranean port. With a population of 358,608 as of 2024, it is the 2nd-largest city in the Valencian Community and the 10th-largest in Spain.
From the “Transport” section
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