Alicante

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/alicante

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Alicante?Southeastern Iberian Peninsula, Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea
2. How many people live in Alicante?358,608 (as of 2024)
3. What language do people speak in Alicante?Spanish and Valencian
4. When was Alicante built?Ancient origins, with significant historical development through Roman, Moorish, and Christian periods
5. What is Alicante known for?Santa Bárbara Castle, major Mediterranean port, tourism, semi-arid climate, and beaches
6. What is the capital city of?Alicante Province, Valencian Community

Iberian Peninsula: The large peninsula in southwestern Europe that comprises Spain and Portugal.
Pre-Baetic System: A mountain range in southeastern Spain, part of the Baetic System, influencing Alicante's topography.
Ayuntamiento: The Spanish term for a city council or municipal government.
Autonomous Community: A first-level administrative division in Spain, possessing legislative and executive autonomy.