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Valencian Community

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A satellite view of the Land of Valencia and its surrounding coastline.

The Valencian Community

The Valencian Community is a beautiful place in Spain. It is found on the east side of the Iberian Peninsula. More than 5 million people live there, making it the fourth most populous region in Spain. The capital city is Valencia, which is the third-largest city in the country and sits along the Mediterranean coast.

A Special Place

The people of the Valencian Community see themselves as a special group with a long history. Their roots go back to the year 1238. Today, both Spanish and Valencian are the official languages spoken there. The city of Valencia was founded by the Romans and named Valentia, meaning "strength" or "valour".

Fun Facts

  • The Valencian Community shares borders with Catalonia to the north, Aragon and Castilla–La Mancha to the west, and Murcia to the south. To the east lie the Balearic Islands.
  • It is divided into three provinces: Castellón, Valencia, and Alicante.
  • The area has a pleasant climate with mild winters and hot summers, thanks to the nearby Mediterranean Sea.

Celebrations and Traditions

People in the Valencian Community love to celebrate! One big festival is called Fallas, held in Valencia from March 15 to March 19. During Fallas, colorful sculptures are built and enjoyed by everyone. Another fun event is the Tomatina festival in Buñol, where people throw tomatoes!

Delicious Food

Valencian food is very tasty. One famous dish is paella, made with rice and various ingredients. Another popular dish is horchata, a refreshing drink made from a special kind of seed. Don’t forget to try fideuà, which is like paella but with noodles instead of rice.

Sports Everyone Loves

Sports are very popular in the Valencian Community. Many people enjoy watching football (soccer). Teams like Valencia CF and Villarreal CF play in the top Spanish league, La Liga. There is also basketball, with Valencia Basket in the top league. Traditional games like Valencian pilota are fun to watch too.

The Valencian Community is a wonderful place with friendly people, beautiful coastlines, and lots of fun traditions!

Images

A scenic view of the city of Benidorm on Spain's Costa Blanca.
A cultural heritage monument in Spain, showcasing historical architecture.
Castle de Villena - a historic fortress where Moorish and Christian ambassadors met.
Historic Torres de Quart tower in València, Spain
A detailed topographic map of the Land of Valencia, showing natural and geographic features of the region.
A water weir structure in the Land of Valencia, showing how water is managed in the area.
A small dam in a river, used to control water levels and direct its flow.
A bridge spanning the Xúquer River in Cullera, Spain.
A colorful map showing how many people live in different areas of the Valencia region in Spain in 2018.
The Palau de la Generalitat Valenciana is an important historical building in Valencia, Spain.
The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, a futuristic architectural complex.
A beautiful mountain view overlooking Cullera and the Mediterranean Sea in Spain.
A modern airport terminal at Alicante Airport.
A busy train station where high-speed trains arrive in Valencia, Spain.
Flag of the Valencian Community, 3:2 ratio
Coat of Arms of Valencian Community.
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Valencia
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Iberian Peninsula
Roman Empire
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