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1 day ago · Spain, country located in extreme southwestern Europe. It occupies about 85 percent of the Iberian Peninsula, which it shares with its smaller neighbor Portugal. Spain is a storied country of stone castles, snowcapped mountains, vast monuments, and sophisticated cities.
- Iberian Peninsula
Iberian Peninsula, peninsula in southwestern Europe,...
- Portugal
In constant battle and rivalry with Spain, its eastern...
- Spain
Christian Spain, c. 1260–1479 Castile and León, 1252–1479....
- Daily Life and Social Customs
Spain - Culture, Cuisine, Traditions: Daily life in early...
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Spain - Mediterranean, Arid, Temperate: Spain is...
- Battle of Chacabuco
Battle of Chacabuco, (Feb. 12, 1817), in the Latin American...
- Sports and Recreation
Spain - Sports, Recreation, Culture: Sports play an...
- The Almoravids
Spain - Almoravids, Reconquista, Moors: The Almoravid ruler...
- National Parties
Spain - Political Parties, Democracy, Autonomy: The Spanish...
- Phoenicians
Spain - Phoenicians, Mediterranean, Iberian Peninsula:...
- Iberian Peninsula
2 days ago · The Iberian Peninsula ( / aɪˈbɪəriən / ), [a] also known as Iberia, [b] is a peninsula in South-western Europe, defining the westernmost edge of Eurasia. It is divided between Peninsular Spain and Continental Portugal, comprising most of the region, as well as Andorra, Gibraltar, and a small part of Southern France ( French Cerdagne ).
4 days ago · Plaza de España – This square is a masterpiece you can’t miss – painted ceramic benches that represent all the provinces in Spain, a round canal with beautiful bridges and a lovely park. 11. Valencia. Valencia is the third-largest city in Spain, which means you’ll find many things to do during your short city break.
3 days ago · Barcelona, city, seaport, and capital of Barcelona provincia (province) and of Catalonia comunidad autónoma (autonomous community), northeastern Spain, located 90 miles (150 km) south of the French border. It is Spain’s major Mediterranean port and commercial centre and is famed for its individuality, cultural interest, and physical beauty.
3 days ago · Madrid, city, capital of Spain and of Madrid province, lying almost exactly at the geographical heart of the Iberian Peninsula. Spain’s arts and financial center, the city proper and province form an autonomous community in central Spain. Learn more about Madrid, including its history and economy.
- Where is Madrid?Madrid is in central Spain. The city proper and province form a comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) within Spain.
- When did Madrid become the capital of Spain?Madrid was officially made the capital of Spain in 1561 by Philip III, a generation after Philip II relocated the royal court to the city.
- What happened in Madrid on March 11, 2004?On March 11, 2004, Madrid suffered a series of terrorist attack. Ten bombs, detonated by Islamist militants, exploded on four trains at three diffe...
5 days ago · Where is Jàvea (Xàbia)? Jàvea (Xàbia) is a small, Spanish coastal town located in the province of Alicante, in the Comunidad Valenciana located in the east of Spain. Jàvea sits between Alicante and Valencia, and is one of the closest towns in Mainland Spain to see the island of Ibiza.
4 days ago · While many parts of Spain offer warm and pleasant weather during the winter, it’s important to note that there are also regions that experience colder temperatures and even snowfall. Catalonia’s province of Lleida, for example, often features on the list of Spain’s coldest places, with recorded temperatures as low as -32°C in February 1956.
