Valencia
geographical name
Va·len·cia
| \ və-ˈlen(t)-sh(ē-)ə
, -sē-ə \
, -sē-ə \
Definition of Valencia
1
region and ancient kingdom in eastern Spain between Andalusia and Catalonia
2
province of eastern Spain area 4156 square miles (10,764 square kilometers), population 2,566,474
3
commune and port on the Mediterranean Sea in eastern Spain population 792,303
Note: The commune of Valencia serves as capital of the province of Valencia.
4
city in northern Venezuela west-southwest of Caracas population 1,379,000
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“Valencia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Valencia. Accessed 22 Sep. 2021.
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