How well do you know Alicante?
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Quelle est la deuxième plus grande ville de la Communauté valencienne ?

  • Castellón
  • Valencia
  • Alicante (correct)
  • Murcia

    • Quelle est la population de la ville d'Alicante en 2015 ?

  • 500,000 habitants
  • 328,648 habitants (correct)
  • 1,000,000 habitants
  • 757,443 habitants

    • Qui a fondé Alicante ?

  • Les Musulmans
  • Les Français
  • Les Espagnols
  • Les Romains (correct)

    • Quelle est la principale activité économique d'Alicante ?

    <p>Les services et le tourisme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quel est le nombre d'habitants de la ville d'Alicante en 2015 ?

    <p>328 648</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quand la ville d'Alicante a-t-elle été fondée ?

    <p>Par les Romains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quel est le principal secteur économique d'Alicante ?

    <p>Les services et le tourisme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Qui a contrôlé Alicante après les Romains?

    <p>Les Musulmans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quel pays a bombardé Alicante pendant la guerre civile espagnole ?

    <p>L'Italie et l'Allemagne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quel événement historique a causé des pertes en vies humaines à Alicante?

    <p>La guerre civile espagnole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Qui a contrôlé Alicante avant qu'elle ne soit incorporée à la Couronne d'Aragon en 1304 ?

    <p>Les Musulmans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Qui a assiégé Alicante dans différentes guerres tout au long de l'histoire ?

    <p>Les Britanniques, les Français et les forces fédéralistes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quel parti politique a été impliqué dans des scandales de corruption politique et immobilière à Alicante ?

    <p>Le Parti conservateur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quel est le nom officiel bilingue d'Alicante en espagnol et en catalan ?

    <p>Alicante / Alacant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Alicante is a city in the southeast of Spain, on the Mediterranean coast.
    • It is the capital of the province of Alicante and the second-largest city in the Valencian Community.
    • The population of Alicante is 328,648 (2015), while the metropolitan area has 757,443 inhabitants.
    • The city has a strong focus on services and tourism.
    • Alicante was founded by the Romans and was later controlled by Muslims before being incorporated into the Crown of Aragon in 1304.
    • It was besieged by British, French, and federalist forces in different wars throughout history.
    • During the Spanish Civil War, the city was bombed by Italian and German aviation, causing significant casualties.
    • The city has experienced significant population growth since the 1960s, and its infrastructure has been expanded accordingly.
    • Alicante has had a socialist and a conservative mayor in recent decades, with the latter being involved in political and real estate corruption scandals.
    • The city has a bilingual official name in Spanish and Catalan.

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    Test your knowledge of Alicante, the vibrant coastal city in southeast Spain. From its Roman origins to its role as a tourism hub, this quiz will challenge you on the history, landmarks, and culture of Alicante. Learn about its population, political controversies, and bilingual identity. Impress your friends with your newfound knowledge of this fascinating city.

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