Iberian Peninsula

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. The name Iberia is the Ancient Greek name for the region which the Romans called Hispania. Hispania is now used for Spain, while Iberia is used for the whole region. 
Name
Origin
The word Iberia was also used by the Ancient Greeks and Romans for another territory at the opposite side of Europe, Caucasian Iberia, which is near the Black Sea.
Countries and territories
Countries
 Portugal, most of the west of the peninsula
 Spain, most of the peninsula, including the center, east and northwest
 France, a very small territory of the nation France is on the east side of the peninsula
 Andorra, a very small nation at the northern edge of the peninsula in the Pyrenees between Spain and France
Territories
 Gibraltar, a tiny British territory in the south, bordering Spain

Category:Regions of Europe
Category:Peninsulas of Europe