Albacete is a Spanish city located in the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula, capital of the homonymous province and of the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha.With a population of approximately 174,137 inhabitants in the city and a metropolitan area that exceeds 217,774 inhabitants, it is the largest and most populated city in Castilla-La Mancha.It is located in a vast countryside known as La Mancha de Montearagón, with an extensive territory of 1,125.91 km².Albacete stands out for being a regional economic engine, headquarters of the Superior Court of Justice and the Prosecutor's Office of Castilla-La Mancha, and for its historical and cultural importance.The city is famous for its cutlery tradition, which has earned it the nickname 'The City of Cutlery'.Its geographical location in the southern subplateau provides it with a continental Mediterranean climate, with cold winters and hot summers.In addition, Albacete is recognized for its annual fair, one of the most important in Spain, and for its historical heritage that includes archaeological and ethnological museums, as well as remains of ancient civilizations in the province. Its combination of urban development, cultural wealth and natural environment make it a special destination within the region and the country.