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Seville is a city in Spain.

Seville is the capital of the Andalucia Autonomous Region and the Province of Seville in Spain. It has an urban population of approximately 1.3 million and is the fourth largest city in Spain. It is also the only city in Spain with an inland river port, with a population of 650,000. Seville is located in the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula, in the lower valley of the Guadalquivir River, about 120 kilometers south of the Gulf of Cadiz. The Guadalquivir River flows through the city, and the buildings in the ancient city still retain traces of centuries ago.

On December 26, 2019, it ranked 329th on the list of the top 500 global cities in 2019. Seville's bus network is based on C-1, C-2, C-3, and C-4. They circulate around Seville's bus network and are available in all directions. For buses leading to the city center, the main bus stations are concentrated in Noir Square and La Ancana Chihon Square in the center of the old city.

Overall introduction

The land is fertile alluvial soil, and agriculture and animal husbandry are relatively developed in the nearby valleys. It is rich in cereals, grapes, olives, cotton and sheep. It is a processing and distribution center for agricultural products. Seville was once an important port, the ancient capital of Seville, also known as Port Barros in ancient times. On August 3, 1492, the Italian Christopher Columbus set out from Porto Barros on the order of the King of Spain and led an expedition westward across the Atlantic Ocean.

Today, Seville's main industries include shipbuilding, aircraft and machinery manufacturing, as well as electrical appliances, petrochemical production and cotton and wool textiles, cigarettes and food processing industries. It is the production place of the world-renowned wine "Sherry". The southern area is a transportation hub, and there are many magnificent ancient buildings preserved on the side of the city. The literary masterpiece "Don Quixote" was written in this city, and it is the birthplace of the famous "Flamenco". The west side shows a dynamic and modern urban landscape with good greening and wide streets, so the tourism industry is very prosperous.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia—Seville