Valencia: Quick Facts

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Valencia: Tower of Santa Catalina

Map of southwestern Europe highlighting the autonomous area of Valencia in bright orange along the eastern coast of Spain, bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Neighboring countries Portugal, France, and Andorra are labeled, as well as nearby bodies of water and northern Africa to the south. An inset shows the region's location within Europe.

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