Geography

Population : 316 178 in total (31 542 foreigners ) as of 2004.

Surface : 5,817,50 km2 (Alicante-province) , (1,18 % of Spain 's surface area)

Language: Castellano, Valenciano, Catalan, English.

Climate: 18.5C annual average.

Natural Parks: Peñon de Ifach, Montgo, Carrascal de la Font Roja, El Hondo, Las salinas de Santa Pola, Las lagunas de la Mata y Torrevieja, Marjal de Pego-Oliva, Sierra de la Mariola

Natural reserves: Marina del Cabo de San Antonio, Marina isla de Tabarca .

 Economy

The most dynamic industries and sectors are construction, agriculture, petrol station and service, and tourism. The annual revenue per family is approximately between 9,700 euro and 10,800 euro (Anuario Económico de España de 2004 de La Caixa).