Iberian peninsula
Iberian Peninsula
The Iberian Peninsula /aɪˈbɪəriən pəˈnɪnsjʊlə/ is a geographical region located in the southwestern corner of Europe. The peninsula is principally divided between Spain and Portugal, comprising most of their territory, as well as a small area of Southern France, Andorra and the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.
Etymology
The name Iberian comes from the ancient Greek word Iberia, which was used by Greek geographers to refer to the land mass west of the Mediterranean Sea. The origin of the name Iberia is a subject of intense debate, with theories ranging from a local, pre-Indo-European root to a borrowing from an eastern Mediterranean language.
Related Terms
- Spain: A country in southwestern Europe, occupying the greater part of the Iberian Peninsula.
- Portugal: A country located on the westernmost region of the Iberian Peninsula.
- Andorra: A small, landlocked country in the eastern Pyrenees mountains and bordered by Spain and France. It is the sixth smallest nation in Europe and also the largest of the European microstates.
- Gibraltar: A British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula.
- Pyrenees: A range of mountains in southwest Europe that forms a natural border between Spain and France.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Iberian peninsula
- Wikipedia's article - Iberian peninsula
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