town of Spain, on the bay of the same name, in the province of Alicante. It contains 5502 inhabitants, principally sailors and fishermen.

Alteiland, a district in the province of Bremen, in the kingdom of Hanover, denominated a royal justiceship, königliche Gerichte. It is situated on the banks of the Elbe, and is divided into three portions by the small rivers Schwinge, Estc, and Luhe, which cross it. The extent is 79 square miles, or 50,560 acres. The soil is peculiarly fertile. The inhabitants amount to 15,000, mostly living on separate farms, in prosperous circumstances. As a part of the ancient duchy of Bremen, the district possesses some peculiar privileges.

Altena. See Altona.