Tag: Southwestern Europe

Geographical location: Southwestern Europe Bordering: Spain Landscape: Mountains, hills, beaches, and plains Climate: Generally warm and sunny, with mild winters and hot summers Population: Around 10 million people Capital city: Lisbon Other important cities: Porto, Braga, and Coimbra Language: Portuguese Religion: Majority Roman Catholic Currency: Euro Cuisine: Known for seafood, grilled meats, and stews Famous…

Geographical location: Iberian Peninsula Bordering countries: Portugal, France, Andorra; Morocco in North Africa; and the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar Landscape: Pyrenees mountains and a central plateau Climate: Varies from Mediterranean in the south to more temperate in the north Population: Around 47 million Capital city: Madrid Other important cities: Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, and Bilbao…