Facts About Malaga
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original name
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The original name for Malaga is 'Malaka' which means 'Factory'.
Malaga is known as one of the World's oldest cities, Malaga was founded in 770 BC by Phoenicians.
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Malaga was founded
Malaga was founded
Largest City
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Malaga is the southernmost large city in Europe.
Malaga coat of arms
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Malaga received its coat of arms on August 30th, 1494, it was awarded by the Catholic Kings after the Conquest.
Famous
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The most famous person born in Malaga was Artist Pablo Picasso and has his work displayed in Malaga.
Malaga Weather
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Malaga only has 50 days of rain per year and 300 days of Sunshine, Annual Rainfall is 59.7 cm a year.
Walk Around The Globe
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The first-ever Spanish person to walk around the globe by foot was Malaga citizen, Nacho Dean Mouliaá. the journey started on March 21st, 2013, and ended three years later in 2016.
Sixth Largest City in Spain
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Malaga is the sixth-largest city in Spain and the Second Largest city in the Autonomous community Andalusia.
Tourists
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Every year over 6.5 million tourists visit the province of Malaga.
Airport
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Malaga Airport is the third-largest in Spain.