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Fun fact 2 about Alicante

Alicante, Spain
city

Alicante was the last city loyal to the Republican government to be occupied by General Franco's troops on 1 April 1939.

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Alicante

Spain

Country
Spain
Population
338.6K
Coordinates
38.35, -0.48
608th most populous city in the world

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.

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