

Benidorm: A Coastal Holiday Resort
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Geography
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5th Grade
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Jasmin bt Ashraf Ali English and Geography
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Benidorm known for?
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Benidorm is known as Europe's biggest holiday resort, located on Spain's south coast.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What was Benidorm before the 1950s?
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Before the 1950s, Benidorm was a small fishing village specializing in catching tuna.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why did the biggest tuna fishery in Benidorm close down in 1952?
Back
The biggest tuna fishery closed down because the number of fish being caught fell.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What did the town council do to encourage tourism in Benidorm?
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The town council looked for ways to encourage tourists by promoting Benidorm's pleasant climate and sandy beaches.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How long are Benidorm's sandy beaches?
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Benidorm's sandy beaches stretch for 6 kilometers along the coast.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are 'package holidays'?
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Package holidays are where flights and hotel or apartment accommodation are sold together, often with charter flights.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why was Benidorm a popular destination for holidaymakers?
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Benidorm had excellent travel connections by land, sea, and air, and was close to Alicante airport, which was only two hours flight from most European capitals.
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