Alicante (ancient Lucentum), city, southeastern Spain, in Valencia, capital of Alicante Province, a seaport on the Mediterranean Sea. It is in a fertile agricultural region, especially noted for wines. Other important products include olives, almonds, oranges, dates, rice, and barley. Mining of rock salt and calcium phosphate and fishing and manufacturing are leading industries. The city is the export outlet of the province; its manufactures include textiles, acids, and other products. Population (1998 estimate) 272,432.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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