The geographical position of Spain and the peculiarities of its rapid (emotional!) historical development have largely contributed to the fact that now the birthplace of flamenco and bullfighting has turned into a "solarium" of world significance. Today, this southern European state has become a well-known tourist destination. This is not surprising - it seems that the sun never sets here.
Super-fortunate geographical position of Spain on the map of Europe, thousands of amazing landscapes, the intersection of many ancient and original cultures, as well as exquisite European service have made her the glory of a real tourist Eden. Most often, numerous lovers of relaxation, fresh emotions and vivid impressions visit Ibiza, Mallorca and the Mediterranean beaches, stretching for hundreds of kilometers between Valencia and Barcelona. But the most interesting is hidden fromeyes of curious tourists in the depths of the Iberian Peninsula.
The almost ideal geographical position of Spain, not only in terms of tourism, but also in geopolitical and economic terms, has made this country one of the most prosperous, developed and attractive in the world. To a large extent, this was facilitated by the majestic and inaccessible Pyrenees mountains. Spain's geography, in a sense, made the country's natural isolation from most of the European military conflicts of the twentieth century, which allowed it to develop while Europe was burning in the crucible of hostilities. True, such relative isolation did not save Spain from a destructive and brutal civil war. However, this is a completely different topic.
As for the geographical location of this delightful country, it occupies eighty-five percent of the Iberian Peninsula, the remaining fifteen belong to Portugal. Andorra and Gibr altar can be ignored due to their "microscopic" size. Spain, whose geographical position had a huge impact on the historical, cultural and economic development of this country, also owns the Balearic, Pitius Islands (they make up one province) in the Mediterranean Sea and the Canary archipelago in the Atlantic.
Spain is the highest country in Europe after Switzerland. Mountains, plateaus and plateaus occupy about ninety percent of itsterritory. Spain, the length of the land borders of which is 3144 km, is washed by the waters of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic. The largest plateau of the country - Meseta - occupies almost half of its territory. In the west of this giant mountainous plain, there are many tectonic faults, alternating with picturesque river valleys.
The Central Cordeliers mountain system divides the Meseta into two parts - the Old Castilian and New Castilian plateaus. A significant part of the Meseta is characterized by extremely low average annual rainfall. For example, the province of Almeria can be safely called the only real desert in Europe - nature has endowed it with such an insignificant amount of moisture. However, there are also quite lush flowering oases. Almost all of Spain consists of such contrasts. And not only natural.
Spanish coast, which is so attractive for tourists, also has a variety of landscapes and landscapes. There are dunes, cliffs and, of course, many beaches covered with sand and pebbles. The coastline of Galicia is reminiscent of the Norwegian fjords, while the Atlantic coast is replete with a variety of limestone headlands, tiny caves and grottoes.
Economic and geographical position of Spain deserves special attention. In the second half of the last century, Spain became one of the fastest growing and largest economies in the world. And all this is due to progressive reforms, a well-thought-out investment policy and, to some extent, its geographical isolation. Recent economic crisisshe managed to survive with fewer losses than some other members of the European Union. It is not for nothing that today Spain is called a country that has “rebooted” its economy.
