This is a terrain map of Spain. It shows the physicality of the region. As you can see from the outer green parts of the map most of the country is just beaches and flatlands. In the northern part of the region and inner part there are big mountains as well, the most notable being the Pyrenees. Many of the flatlands reside in the center of the country.
Team, M. (n.d.). Physical Map of Spain, darken, land only. Retrieved from http://www.maphill.com/spain/maps/physical-map/darken/land-only/
Team, M. (n.d.). Physical Map of Spain, darken, land only. Retrieved from http://www.maphill.com/spain/maps/physical-map/darken/land-only/
This is a map of Spain's climate regions. There are five different climate regions, which is funny because when most people think of Spain they just think of beaches, sun, and blue skies. Temperatures on the outside of the country remain fairly constant and sunny. There is slight range in temperature and there is usually a breeze and humidity coming from the Ocean. The continental is the climate that inhibits most of Spain. The winters can be freezing reaching temperatures where snow could be possible. Rain happens in the late Spring and the summers can be very hot. The mountain climate is where most of the cold weather and strong wind currents happen.
Spanish Town Guides. (n.d.). Retrieved February, from http://www.spanish-town-guides.com/Weather_in_Spain.htm
Spanish Town Guides. (n.d.). Retrieved February, from http://www.spanish-town-guides.com/Weather_in_Spain.htm
This is a map of the ethnic groups in Spain. Spain is considered a melting pot of ethnicities including Romans, Greeks, Jews, North Africans etc. But there are 4 core ethnic groups of Spain: Castilian, Basque, Galician, and Catalan. Basque is in the northwest corner of Spain and leaks into France as well. Castilian takes up more than 60% of the country. Castilian is actually Spain's "native" language.
Alvaro, M. (2008, November 14). SPAIN IS EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN. Retrieved from http://olmedo-spain.blogspot.com/
Brown, L. (n.d.). Ethnic Groups in Spain. Retrieved from http://study.com/academy/lesson/ethnic-groups-in-spain.html
Alvaro, M. (2008, November 14). SPAIN IS EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN. Retrieved from http://olmedo-spain.blogspot.com/
Brown, L. (n.d.). Ethnic Groups in Spain. Retrieved from http://study.com/academy/lesson/ethnic-groups-in-spain.html
This is Alcazar de Segovia. It is actually what inspired that Cinderella castle for Disney World and Disneyland! Most castles in Spain were built to be a fortress but this one actually was the home of royalty. This is a human landscape feature.
10 Most Beautiful Castles in Spain. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.touropia.com/castles-in-spain/
10 Most Beautiful Castles in Spain. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.touropia.com/castles-in-spain/
This is Parc Guell in Barcelona. It is an extremely large park that is full of mosaics. It was designed by the architect Gaudi. The two houses at the front look a lot of Gingerbread houses. There are many fountains and a lot of structures to walk through. Many tourists like to travel here to visit on the weekends. This is a human landscape.
Park Guell. (n.d.). Retrieved February, from http://www.parkguell.org/
Park Guell. (n.d.). Retrieved February, from http://www.parkguell.org/
This is the Alhambra. One of the most famous castles in Spain, and is a "must see". It is located in Granada and was used to be a fortress. It was also a fortress for the Moorish monarchs that resided in that region. It is on top of a plateau and overlooks the entire city of Granada. This is a human landscape.
10 Most Beautiful Castles in Spain. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.touropia.com/castles-in-spain/
10 Most Beautiful Castles in Spain. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.touropia.com/castles-in-spain/
This is the Iberian Peninsula and it includes, Angora, Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar. Overall it covers 220,000 square miles of the territory. The climate is either hot or cold with short humid period throughout the year. It is one of the largest Peninsulas in Europe; second on the list after the Scandinavian Peninsula. This is a physical landscape feature.
Facts about Iberian Peninsula. (2014, January 21). Retrieved from http://infomory.com/facts/facts-about-iberian-peninsula//
Facts about Iberian Peninsula. (2014, January 21). Retrieved from http://infomory.com/facts/facts-about-iberian-peninsula//
This is an image of the Pyrenees mountains. It is a huge mountain range in the north of Spain that separates the country from the rest of Europe. Water, forest, and valleys are the main landscape features throughout the giant range. This is a physical landscape feature.
The Pyrenees - adventure territory. Tourism in Spain. | spain.info USA. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.spain.info/en_US/reportajes/los_pirineos_territorio_de_aventura.html
The Pyrenees - adventure territory. Tourism in Spain. | spain.info USA. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.spain.info/en_US/reportajes/los_pirineos_territorio_de_aventura.html