Benidorm

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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 Benidorm?Mediterranean coast, Province of Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain
2. How many people live in Benidorm?70,450 permanent inhabitants (2020 census)
3. What language do people speak in Benidorm?Valencian and Spanish are the official languages
4. What makes Benidorm special?Benidorm is a sunny seaside city with very tall buildings and beaches, and it’s nicknamed the "New York of the Mediterranean."
5. How did Benidorm change from a fishing village?In 1925 the port was expanded, and after World War II Spain promoted tourism. Many hotels were built, turning the town into a tourist hotspot.

Municipality: A self-governing local administrative area, typically a town or city and its surrounding territory.
Valencian Community: An autonomous community of Spain, located on the eastern coast, with its own government and languages.
Tourism-Driven Economy: An economic system where the majority of income and employment is generated by the tourism sector.
Urban Development: The process of planning, constructing, and managing cities and towns.