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  1. The Iberian Peninsula (IPA: / aɪˈbɪəriən /), [a] also known as Iberia, [b] is a peninsula in south-western Europe.

  2. www.worldatlas.com › peninsulas › iberian-peninsulaIberian Peninsula - WorldAtlas

    Feb 11, 2021 · The Iberian Peninsula is located on Europes southwestern tip. It is part of the southern Europe peninsula, which comprises three peninsulas; Iberian, Balkan, and Italian peninsulas. The Iberian is the westernmost peninsula of the three peninsulas.

  3. Sep 6, 2024 · Iberian Peninsula, peninsula in southwestern Europe, occupied by Spain and Portugal. Its name derives from its ancient inhabitants whom the Greeks called Iberians, probably for the Ebro (Iberus), the peninsula’s second longest river (after the Tagus).

  4. The Iberian Peninsula, or Iberia, is the southwest part of Europe. Like other peninsulas, it is mostly surrounded by sea. To the south and east of the peninsula is the Mediterranean Sea. To its north and west is the Atlantic Ocean. It is the third largest peninsula of Europe with an area of 582,860 km².

  5. Dive into the Iberian allure—history unfolds in every corner. Explore medieval cities, sun-soaked beaches, and vibrant cultures.

  6. The Iberian Peninsula, also known as Iberia, is a peninsula in south-western Europe. Separated from the rest of the European landmass by the Pyrenees, it includ...

  7. Jan 7, 2021 · 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.

  8. www.encyclopedia.com › places › spain-portugal-italy-greece-and-balkansIberian Peninsula - Encyclopedia.com

    Jun 11, 2018 · Iberian Peninsula Part of sw Europe occupied by Spain and Portugal, separated from Africa by the Strait of Gibraltar and from the rest of Europe by the Pyrenees Mountains. The early Iberian inhabitants were colonized by Phoenicians and then Carthaginians until the 2nd century bc , when Rome dominated.

  9. The Iberian Peninsula is a landmass situated at the mouth of the Mediterranean Sea in southwestern Europe. Its southern tip represents Europe's nearest approximation to Africa and borders on the only western entrance into the sea, known in Roman times as the mare nostrum.

  10. The Iberian Peninsula is the westernmost section of the European continent, lying between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It is separated from France by the snow capped Pyrenees mountains.