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SPAINGeography of
Spain
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Geography of Spain…
• Spain has several regions, however the largest region is in the middle of the country. This area is dry, high or flat area called a MESETA.
• A meseta is a synonym for a plateau.
• You will find sheep and cattle on the meseta.
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Meseta Area
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There are mountains in Spain!
• To the NORTH you will find the PYRENEES which separate Spain from other European countries like France.
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Pyrenees Mountains
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Spain is a PENINSULA..
• What is a peninsula?
• The peninsula that Spain shares with Portugal is called the Iberian Peninsula. It is located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
• Africa is only 9 miles away from the southern most point of Spain!
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Coastal Regions• Spain’s coasts are narrow lowlands squeezed
between mountain ranges and water.
• Dry sunny summers bring tourists to the beaches and resorts.
• As a tourist you will see many cities and people along the coasts. Why?
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Mediterranean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
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The capital is…• Madrid! Located in the middle of the meseta.
What was a meseta again?
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Madrid
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Borders• In the NORTH, the European country of
FRANCE borders Spain.
• To the WEST, the country of PORTUGAL borders Spain.
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France
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The Queen and King…• Spain is governed by a King and Queen just
like England. The palace is located in Madrid.
• The palace is used only for special occasions. The King and Queen do not live there.
King Juan Carlos and Queen Sophia
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Meseta Area
Pyrenees Mountains
Mediterranean Sea
Atlantic Ocean Madrid
France