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Santa Cruz de Tenerife

 
Dictionary: San·ta Cruz de Te·ne·ri·fe   (săn'tə krūz' də tĕn'ə-rē'fā, -rēf', -rĭf', sän'tä krūth' THĕ tĕn'ĕ-rē'fĕ) pronunciation
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A city of the Canary Islands on the northeast coast of Tenerife Island. It is a popular resort. Population: 221,000.

 

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Britannica Concise Encyclopedia: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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Port city (pop., 2001: 188,477), capital of the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Spain. Founded in 1494, it occupies a small plain between two usually waterless ravines. It was attacked by the British in 1657 and 1797; the latter assault was led by Horatio Nelson. After 1877 growth was spurred by the banana and tomato trade and, later, by harbour improvements and tourism. In 1936 Francisco Franco, then captain general of the Canary Islands, organized from Santa Cruz the national uprising that led to the Spanish Civil War. Industries include oil refining.

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Columbia Encyclopedia: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife (săn'tə krūz dā tānārē'fā), city (1990 pop. 222,892), capital of Santa Cruz de Tenerife prov., Spain, a port on Tenerife island in the Canary Islands. Vegetables, tobacco, and bananas are exported. The construction of an oil refinery and the development of other industries has diversified the economy. The city's splendid scenery and mild subtropical climate make it a favorite tourist resort.

Local Time: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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It is 8:50 PM, December 6, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain).

 
 

 

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