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	Geography of Spain
		Geographically, Spain is bounded to the north by the Bay of Biscay, France, and Andorra; to the east by the Mediterranean Sea; on the south by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean; and on the west by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean.
		Spain occupies about 85 percent of the Iberian Peninsula and is surrounded by water for about 88 percent of its periphery.
		The highest point in Spain is Pico de Teide (3,715 m/12,188 ft) on the volcanic island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands.
	www.spanish-fiestas.com /spain-information/geography.htm (933 words)

	Spanish geography - Geography of Spain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Spain occupies 85% of the Iberian peninsula and it is surrounded of water for almost 88% of its perimeter; their mediterranean coast measures about 1.660 kms long and the Atlantic one about 710 kms.
		The most important topographical characteristic in Spain is the great central, not very tree-lined plain, call the Central plateau that has a descending general inclination of north to south and of this to west, with a half altitude of about 610 m.
		The climate of Spain is mainly mediterranean, especially in the mediterranean and Balearic coast.
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	Spain: Country Overview - World Sites Atlas
		Spain's geography is very diverse and includes some of Europe's highest mountains, almost 5000 kilometers of coast, a very wet northwestern region, vast semiarid tablelands and a desert, and two major island groups.
		Spain's highest mountain, however, is the Pico del Teide (3718 m) on Tenerife in the Canary Islands.
		Spain's GDP grew at over 5% per year in the later 1980s, slowed considerably during the recent global recession, and now is expanding at an annual rate of over 3%.
	www.ctspanish.com /spainquiz/spaover.htm (1805 words)

	Geography of Spain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Of Spain's boundaries, 4,964 km (88 percent) is water and 1,917.8 km is land (12 percent).
		External to the Meseta Central lie the Pyrenees in the northeast and the Sistema Penibético in the southeast.
		The remaining regions of Spain are the Balearic and the Canary Islands, the former located in the Mediterranean Sea and the latter in the Atlantic Ocean.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Geography_of_Spain (2535 words)

	Physical geography and geology of Spain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Spain is separated from Punta de Ceres in Africa by 13.4 km at its narrowest point in the Straights of Gibraltar (Estrecho de Gibraltar, or just El Estrecho) at Tarifa, the southernmost town in Europe (Latitude 36º 1º N).
		Of the 505,988 km2 of Spain, 57,615 km2 are below 200m, 156,370 km2 are between 201 and 600m, 198,650 km2 are between 601 and 1,000m, 88,766 km2 are between 1,000 and 2000m; and 4,587 km2 higher.
		A siliceous Spain seated on hard and therefore durable crystalline rocks (granites, schist and gneiss) forming acid soils and poor in carbonates - the North and the West of the Peninsula;
	www.iberianature.com /material/spaingeology.html (1039 words)

	Spain Geography - Geography of the regions of Spain
		Spain Geography - Geography of the regions of Spain
		The geography of the regions of Spain, it is positioned between Europe and Africa and as such boasts a range of contrasting natural attractions.
		The mountains regions of Spain reach their greatest height at the Pyrenees in the North and the Sierra Nevada in the South.
	www.spain4uk.co.uk /retiring_guide/geography.htm (507 words)

	Geography in Spain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Spain covers a total of 504,782 square kilometers (including 5240 sq kms of water) and has 4964 kilometers of coastline.
		It is extremely diverse, ranging from the near-deserts of Almeria to the green countryside of the north and the white sandy beaches of the Mediterranean.
		Spain is divided into 19 autonomous communities (see map), 15 on the mainland, the Balearic and Canary Islands, and two little-known ones bordering Morocco (Ceuta and Melilla).
	www.esmoz.com /facts-on-spain/geography_in_spain.htm (194 words)

	Spain: Cities Information
		Bonded by the universal recognition accorded by UNESCO in acknowledgement of their natural, scenic and monumental appeal, Spain's Group of World Heritage Cities is the most important in any one country in the world and is composed of nine historic core units in so many cities.
		These cities have not only kept their natural settings intact but, along with an impressive heritage in the form of monumental buildings and sights, have at the same time managed to retain the richness of their local architecture and a way of life in which the past is all too palpably present.
		The passage of time and the hand of Man have impregnated the cities of Spain with such beauty and character that it is necessary to walk them, exploring every nook and cranny to glimpse all the magic and charm which they possess in their infinite variety of skylines, silhouettes and contrasts.
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	All About Spain - Geography
		Spain is located at the Iberian Península, of which it occupies approximately 80% (the remaining 20% are occupied by Portugal), in the southwest of Europe.
		In the north Spain borders on France and Andorra, with the Pyrenees as a natural frontier.
		Landscapes are extremely varied, some almost desert-like, others green and fertile, and of course there are the long coasts, in the east along Mediterranean Sea from Pyrenees to Gibraltar, and in the west (the major part of the Iberian peninsula's western coast is occupied by Portugal) along the Atlantic Ocean and Cantabrian Sea.
	www.red2000.com /spain/primer/geo.html (155 words)

	Geography of Spain - Boundaries and Landform Regions, Climate, Drainage
		Most of Spain's boundary is water: the Mediterranean Sea on the south and east from Gibraltar to the French border; and the Atlantic Ocean on the northwest and southwest--in the south as the Golfo de Cadiz and in the north as the Bay of Biscay.
		External to the Meseta Central lie the Pyrenees in the northeast and the Sistema Penibetico in the southeast.
		The Sistema Penibetico extends northeast from the southern tip of Spain, running parallel to the coast until it merges with the southern extension of the Sistema Iberico near the Rio Jucar and with the eastern extension of the Sierra Morena.
	worldfacts.us /Spain-geography.htm (2257 words)

	Spain Geography Weather History Language Food
		Spain is a high plateau or tableland (the meseta) with ranges of mountains (Cordillera Cantabrica and Pyrenees) across the north dividing it from France and in the south, the spanish mainland's highest mountains, the Sierra Nevada.
		The music of the gitanos found an echo in the music of the native Andalusian ("payo" to the gypsies) and the phenomenon that is Flamenco was born.
		In the early 19th Century most of Spain's colonies gain independence and by 1807 Napoleonic forces have occupied Spain only to be driven out in the spanish war of independence, known as the Peninsula war in the UK.
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	Spain: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — Infoplease.com
		Spain, originally inhabited by Celts, Iberians, and Basques, became a part of the Roman Empire in 206 B.C., when it was conquered by Scipio Africanus.
		Spain then sank rapidly to the status of a second-rate power under the rule of weak Hapsburg kings, and it never again played a major role in European politics.
		Spain: evaluating the effects of macro policy using an econometric model.
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	Geography of Spain, the regions and map of Spain
		Geography of Spain, the regions and map of Spain
		Spain occupies four-fifths of the Iberian peninsula and is a land of immense geographical diversity.It offers the tourist a great deal.
		Spain's coastline has long since been a magnet for visitors but in recent years more and more people are spending holiday time, exploring beautiful and cultural Spain, away from the sea and sand.
	www.idealspain.com /Pages/Information/GeographyHeading.htm (557 words)

	Spain geography
		Spain is situated on the Iberian peninsula, and covers four-fifths of it, leaving one fifth of the peninsula to its neighbour, Portugal.
		Spain's capital is Madrid, a city with a rich cultural heritage and a friendly atmosphere.
		Spain's other main city, Barcelona, is a liberal and exciting city.
	www.spainturismo.com /spain/geography.htm (281 words)

	The Geography of Spain
		To the north of Spain is the Bay of Biscay which is renowned for being one of the most dangerous stretches of ocean in the world.
		The main northern towns of Spain are Bilbao and San Sebastian which are also the main ports for ferries that cross from the UK.
		Spain itself is split up into different communities known as "autonomous communities".
	www.on-spain.com /geography.html (488 words)

	A guide to the Geography of Spain / Spanish geography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Glaciers in Spain - Lakes and Wetlands in Spain -
		Temperature records - Temperatures in Spain - George Orwell on the cold in Spain - Winds in Spain - Storms, hailstones and lightning in Spain - Climate of Andalusia Climate of Asturias and Cantabria - Climate of Castilla y Leon
		Forest fires in Spain - greenhouse expanion in Almeria - Drought in Spain - Environmental issues in Spain - Spain and Asian Bird Flu - Glaciers melting in the Pyrenees - Conservation in Spain - State of the Coast -
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	Spanish Geography \| Spain Landscape \| Geography in Spain
		The geography of Spain is also marked by its many coastal plains (such as the Andalusian Plain in Andalusia) and lowland river valleys (like the Ebro Basin in Aragon).
		Outside of the Meseta are the Pyrenees (los Pireneos) in northeast Spain and the Sistema Penibético in the southeast (Andalusia and Valencia).
		The other areas of note in terms of the geography in Spain are the island groups: the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea eastward of Catalonia and Valencia and the Canary Islands located in the atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of Africa.
	www.spanish-talk.co.uk /about-spain/spain-geography-1.html (782 words)

	Location and Geography of Extremadura, Spain
		The autonomous community of Extremadura lies in west-central Spain and should not to be confused with the similar nearby area of Estremadura in SE Portugal.
		Like the other main areas of extensive agriculture in Spain (Aragón, Castilla - La Mancha and Castilla y León) the population is sparse and concentrated in a few larger towns and cities, with an average density of 26 inhabitants / km sq.
		This is a land of both sharp contrasts and subtle variations, rising from the lowest point at c.
	www.iberianwildlife.com /extremadura/extremadura-geography.htm (437 words)

	Spain - Geography and Climate
		Mainland Spain, with its mainly warm and dry southern Mediterranean coasts, cooler, wetter and wilder northern Atlantic coasts, lower southern and higher northern inland plains and a
		Add to this the highest mountain in mainland Spain, Pico Mulhacén in Sierra Nevada, where true alpines cling on, many of them unique endemics or more closely related to N African than European species, and one begins to see that Spain is a land of enormous contrasts and variety.
		Despite the popular image of Spain as bull fighting, flamenco dancing and mass tourism on the beaches of Alicante, Málaga, the Balearic Islands (especially Mallorca and Ibiza) or the Canary Islands (e.g.
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	R-MC Study Abroad - Spain
		Prerequisites for all courses taught in Spain are SPAN 212 or SPAN 215 and permission of the Romance Language department.
		318 Geography of Spain - This course is a study of Spain's physical geography.
		320 Economics of Spain - This course is a survey of the economic geography of Spain as well as a study of the Spanish system of economy.
	www.rmc.edu /directory/academics/studyabroad/spaincourses.asp (1695 words)

	Bienvenidos A Una Aventura Espanola
		Spain is a unique country with a long and interesting history.
		If you have never visited Spain, I invite you to travel and study with me to learn about this beautiful peninsula in the Mediterranean with its rich heritage.
		Historically, various ethnic groups, their cultural contributions, and the geography have contributed to making Spain the diverse country that it is today.
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	Geography Of Spain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
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	Spain Geography
		Spain is located on the Iberian Peninsula, and is cut off from the rest of Europe by the Pyrenee Mountains.
		Spain is one of the world's largest exporter of citrus fruits including oranges, mandarins and lemons.
		People of Spain include a variety of cultures including Portuguese, Spanish, Galicians, Catalans and the Basques.
	www.kidport.com /RefLib/WorldGeography/Spain/Spain.htm (223 words)

	CyberSleuth-kids: Spain
		Spain's population density, lower than that of most European countries, is roughly equivalent to New England's..
		Geography of Spain, Southwestern Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay, Mediterranean Sea
		The history of Spain is part of the history of Europe and of the present-day nations and states..
	cybersleuth-kids.com /sleuth/Geography/Europe/Spain/index.htm (185 words)

	Spain - Geography (Grades 3-4)
		It is a piece of land surrounded on three sides by water.
		To Spain's north is the Bay of Biscay.
		At Spain's most southern point is a town called Gibraltar.
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	Spain Quizzes and Spain Trivia -- FunTrivia
		We are ready to delve into the riches of Spain, and I have prepared myself by reading a lot of history about this interesting and beautiful country.
		Galicia (also known as Galiza) is a nation in north-west Spain, proud of its Celtic heritage.
		Sevilla or Seville is the city I live in and it is also one of my favorite cities.
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