SPAINGeography of

Spain

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.

Meseta Area

There are mountains in Spain!

• To the NORTH you will find the PYRENEES which separate Spain from other European countries like France.

Pyrenees Mountains

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!

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?

Mediterranean Sea

Atlantic Ocean

The capital is…• Madrid! Located in the middle of the meseta.

What was a meseta again?

Madrid

Borders• In the NORTH, the European country of

FRANCE borders Spain.

• To the WEST, the country of PORTUGAL borders Spain.

France

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

Meseta Area

Pyrenees Mountains

Mediterranean Sea

Atlantic Ocean Madrid

France