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Bilbao (pop. 349,972), a city in north-central Spain, is the capital of Vizcaya province. Bilbao is a manufacturing and trading center in a rich iron-mining region. It is an important seaport, though it lies 8 miles (13 kilometers) from the Bay of Biscay. The Nervion River flows through Bilbao to the bay. The city's exports include iron and steel, wine, flour, paper, glass, and hides. The Guggenheim Museum, designed by American architect Frank Gehry, is a popular tourist attraction. More »

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Barcelona

Barcelona, bahr suh LOH nuh (pop. 1,503,884), is the second largest city in Spain. Only Madrid... More >>

Bilbao

Bilbao (pop. 349,972), a city in north-central Spain, is the capital of Vizcaya province. Bilbao... More >>

Cadiz

Cadiz, kuh DIHZ or KAY dihz (pop. 133,363), is a major port city in southern Spain. It lies on... More >>

Cartagena

Cartagena, kahr tah HAY nah (pop. 184,686), stands on a beautiful bay of the Mediterranean Sea in... More >>

Cordoba

Cordoba, KAWR duh buh (pop. 308,072), is an ancient Moorish city in Spain, and the capital of... More >>

Granada

Granada, gruh NAH duh (pop. 240,661), a city in southeastern Spain, is the site of the Alhambra... More >>

Madrid

Madrid, muh DRIHD (pop. 2,938,723), is the capital and largest city of Spain. It stands on a... More >>

Saragossa

Saragossa, sar uh GOS uh, also spelled Zaragoza (pop. 614,905), is an industrial and trading... More >>

Seville

Seville, say VEEL yah (pop. 684,633), is one of the leading centers of Spanish art, literature,... More >>

Valencia

Valencia, vuh LEHN shee uh (pop. 738,441), is the third largest city in Spain. Only Madrid and... More >>

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