How many people live in Valencia
around 800,000
how far does its population reach
beyond the administrative city limits
what is the population of the greater area
around 1.5 million people
is Valencia a major trading hub?
yes
How busy?
the 5th busiest in Europe
What Sea does it lie on
the Mediterranean Sea
Are they in a recession?
no
What is keeping their economy strong?
tourism and the construction industry
what do most of the people do for work there?
service occupations
are there any other prevalent industries?
industrial with 5.5%
is there farming in the area?
yes, a little
what types of crops do they grow?
orchards and citrus groves
how many of the population works as farmers?
1.9% of the working population
How is the construction industry doing?
developing and expanding telecommunications and transport
how does valencia rank in Spain?
third largest city
What is the total population of the area?
ranging from 1.7 to 2.5 million
Does the city mainitain any status symbol?
yes
what is it?
global city status