The Iberian Peninsula (/aɪˈbɪəriən/),[a] also known as Iberia,[b] is a peninsula in southwestern 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

The word Iberia is a noun adapted from the Latin word “Hiberia” originating in the Ancient Greek word Ἰβηρία (Ibēríā), used by Greek geographers under the rule of the Roman Empire to refer to what is known today in English as the Iberian Peninsula.[3] At that time, the name did not describe a single geographical entity or a distinct population; the same name was used for the Kingdom of Iberia, natively known as Kartli in the Caucasus, the core region of what would later become the Kingdom of Georgia.[4] It was Strabo who first reported the delineation of “Iberia” from Gaul (Keltikē) by the Pyrenees[5] and included the entire land mass southwest (he says “west”) from there.[6] With the fall of the Western Roman Empire and the consolidation of romanic languages, the word “Iberia” continued the Roman word “Hiberia” and the Greek word “Ἰβηρία”.. The ancient Greeks reached the Iberian Peninsula, of which they had heard from the Phoenicians, by voyaging westward on the Mediterranean.[7] Hecataeus of Miletus was the first known to use the term Iberia, which he wrote about circa 500 BCE.[8] Herodotus of Halicarnassus says of the Phocaeans that “it was they who made the Greeks acquainted with […] Iberia.”[9] According to Strabo,[10] prior historians used Iberia to mean the country “this side of the Ἶβηρος” (Ibēros, the Ebro) as far north as the Rhône, but in his day they set the Pyrenees as the limit

Elsewhere[12] he says that Saguntum is “on the seaward foot of the range of hills connecting Iberia and Celtiberia.”. According to Charles Ebel, the ancient sources in both Latin and Greek use Hispania and Hiberia (Greek: Iberia) as synonyms

Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.. Iberian Peninsula, peninsula in southwestern Europe, occupied by Spain and Portugal

The Pyrenees mountain range forms an effective land barrier in the northeast, separating the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of Europe, and in the south at Gibraltar the peninsula is separated from North Africa by the narrow Strait of Gibraltar. The Atlantic Ocean washes the northern, western, and southwestern coasts, and the Mediterranean Sea washes the southern and eastern shores

Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian collections at the Library of Congress are difficult to itemize/enumerate because they include millions of items in diverse formats and multiple languages. Chronologically they range from ancient history through the present; and they support research and creativity in many different fields on nearly any subject imaginable

These collections continue to grow with acquisitions of contemporary and historical items daily. Copyright deposit ensures the Library receives interdisciplinary US published works about these regions and international approval plans guarantee continued collection of contemporary works from each of the countries and territories in Latin America, the Caribbean and Iberia

The Hispanic Reading Room provides access to materials from the General Collections and helps point researchers to relevant items in other reading rooms. The Handbook of Latin American Studies (Handbook) has engaged Latin Americanist and Caribbeanist researchers across multiple generations in contextualizing and describing more than 300,000 items from the Library’s General Collections for Latin Americanist research in many subject areas

For millennia, the Iberian Peninsula has been a coveted destination, with everyone from the Phoenicians and the Romans to the Visigoths and the Moors leaving their mark on this southwestern slice of Europe. Today, millions of visitors flock to Spain and Portugal, drawn in by the countries’ enthralling cities, wonderful food, wine, and diverse landscapes.

Overlooked by the snow-capped peaks of the majestic Sierra Nevada, Granada is home to a lively student population, eateries dishing out free tapas, and glorious remnants of its Moorish past.. Granada’s most famous attraction is the Alhambra, an awe-inspiring palace and fortress that was constructed by the Moors over the course of a few centuries

You can easily fill an entire day exploring the Alhambra’s magnificent grounds, which also include the Generalife, the tranquil summer resort of the rulers who constructed the Alhambra. Given the Alhambra’s tremendous popularity, it is advisable to secure tickets online far in advance—especially if you are visiting during the peak tourist season.

Southern Europe is the southern region of Europe.[1] It is also known as Mediterranean Europe, as its geography is marked by the Mediterranean Sea. Definitions of Southern Europe include some or all of these countries and regions: Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria,[note 1] Croatia, Cyprus,[note 2] Turkey (East Thrace),[note 3] Gibraltar,[note 4] Greece,[note 5] Italy,[note 6] Kosovo, Malta,[note 7] Monaco,[note 8] Montenegro, North Macedonia, Portugal, San Marino, Serbia, Slovenia, Southern France,[note 9] Spain, and Vatican City.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]

These are the Iberian Peninsula, the Apennine Peninsula, and the Balkan Peninsula.[12][13] These three peninsulas are separated from the rest of Europe by towering mountain ranges, respectively by the Pyrenees, the Alps and the Balkan Mountains. The location of these peninsulas in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, as well as their mountainous reliefs, provide them with very different types of climates (mainly subtropical Mediterranean) from the rest of the continent

The Alps prevent the Sirocco from spreading to the rest of Europe. And, conversely, the Alps and the Pyrenees protect the Italian and Iberian peninsulas from the rains and icy winds from the south of France such as the Mistral and the Tramontane

As Europe came out the middle ages, the fragmentation of geographical areas due to war, religion, and social divisions was common. The Iberian Peninsula is an exemplary case study on the fragmentation of kingdoms and border disputes that characterised Early Modern Europe

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As Europe came out the middle ages, the fragmentation of geographical areas due to war, religion, and social divisions was common. The Iberian Peninsula is an exemplary case study on the fragmentation of kingdoms and border disputes that characterised Early Modern Europe

The Iberian Peninsula is one of the biggest peninsulas in Europe. It is located in the southwestern part of the continent

The second biggest country, in its western part, is the country of Portugal.. Apart from these two countries, there’s also another country on the peninsula, as well as a small area which is a protectorate

All of the following were part of the Middle Colonies EXCEPT a. What is the second-largest country in South Asia? A

– Locate and describe the various traditional regions of Western Europe.. – Outline how the physical geography varies from region to region.

– Summarize how each region has developed an industrialized economy.. Europe has been traditionally divided into regions based on location according to the four points of the compass: Eastern Europe, southern Europe, Western Europe, and northern Europe

These regions are purely geographical regions that may share similar physical geography or cultural traits based on physical geographical demands. For historical political purposes, Europe is divided into the two regions of Western Europe and Eastern Europe

Schengen Area signifies a zone where 27 European countries abolished their internal borders, for the free and unrestricted movement of people, in harmony with common rules for controlling external borders and fighting criminality by strengthening the common judicial system and police cooperation.. Schengen Area covers most of the EU countries, except Ireland, and the countries that are soon to be part of the Schengen Area: Romania, Bulgaria, and Cyprus

The 27 Schengen countries are Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.. Currently, the Schengen Area consists of 27 member countries

– Four of them – members of the EFTA, implement Schengen acquis through specific agreements related to the Schengen agreement.. – Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Lichtenstein are associate members of the Schengen Area but are not members of the EU

Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.. Iberian Peninsula, peninsula in southwestern Europe, occupied by Spain and Portugal

The Pyrenees mountain range forms an effective land barrier in the northeast, separating the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of Europe, and in the south at Gibraltar the peninsula is separated from North Africa by the narrow Strait of Gibraltar. The Atlantic Ocean washes the northern, western, and southwestern coasts, and the Mediterranean Sea washes the southern and eastern shores

FLAG: The national flag, adopted in 1785, consists of three horizontal stripes: a yellow one—equal in size to the other two combined—between two red ones, with the coat of arms on the yellow stripe.. ANTHEM: Marcha Real Granadera (March of the Royal Grenadier).

There are coins in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 cents and 1 euro and 2 euros. There are notes of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 euros

Joseph’s Day, 19 March; Epiphany, 31 March; Day of St. James’s Day, 25 July; Assumption, 15 August; National Day and Hispanic Day, 12 October; All Saints’ Day, 1 November; Immaculate Conception, 8 December; Christmas, 25 December

The analysis of the evolution and impact of the prolonged drought in the EU shows that a staggering portion of Europe is currently exposed to warning (44% of EU+UK) and alert (9% of EU+UK) drought levels, associated with soil moisture deficit in combination with vegetation stress.. The drought in much of Europe is critical as the winter-spring precipitation deficit (19% of the 1991-2020 average across all warning areas in EU+UK, and 22% in areas under drought alert) was exacerbated by early heatwaves

Altogether, this may require extraordinary water and energy management measures to be taken in affected countries.. The lack of precipitation means soil water content has reduced significantly

Multiple countries are exposed to very high drought levels. Water and heat stress are driving crop yields down from a previously already negative outlook for cereals and other crops

Since 1998, HPSO members have traveled together to international garden destinations in England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Madeira, South Africa, New Zealand, Japan, Denmark, Sweden, Slovenia, and Croatia. New destinations – Southeast Australia and Tasmania – are in the works.

The Puget Sound Islands tour series highlighted the gardens of Whidbey Island, Vashon Island, and Bainbridge Island. Destinations include New York City, the Hudson Valley, New England, Savannah and Charleston.

Tours include a variety of cultural and historical sites that round out the landscape. Trips vary in duration, and they are filled with activities

The K.Top: 18,000 digitised maps and views released. Today we release 18,000 digital images of historic maps, views and texts from the Topographical Collection of King George III into the public domain.

The images are made available on the image sharing site Flickr, which links to fully searchable catalogue records on Explore the British Library.. For the first time, anybody who wishes to can remotely view, search, research and enjoy one of the world’s richest and most varied public collections of the history of place.

However, the idea of virtual travel has a long history, and is well illustrated by the travel-averse king who resided in his palaces and viewed the world through his collection of maps and views. This is the Google Earth of the late 18th century and the journeys it can take you on are no less informative, intriguing, and instructive of the many facets of past eras.