Iberian Peninsula
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"Iberia" redirects here. For other uses, see Iberia (disambiguation) and Iberian.
The Iberian Peninsula (/aɪˈbɪəriən/),[lower-alpha 1] also known as Iberia,[lower-alpha 2] is a peninsula in South-western 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 (French Cerdagne). With an area of approximately 583,254 square kilometres (225,196 sq mi),[1] and a population of roughly 53 million,[2] it is the second-largest European peninsula by area, after the Scandinavian Peninsula.
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Location | Europe |
Coordinates | 40°30′N 4°00′W |
Area | 583,254 km2 (225,196 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 3,478 m (11411 ft) |
Highest point | Mulhacén |
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Demonym | Iberian |
Population | c. 53 million |
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