Editing Iberian Peninsula (section)

=== Geography ===

==== Location and Borders ====
The Iberian Peninsula is bounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the southeast and east, the Atlantic Ocean to the northwest and west, and the Pyrenees mountains to the north, which form a natural border with France. The peninsula covers an area of approximately 583,254 square kilometers.

==== Major Geographical Features ====

# '''Mountain Ranges''': The Pyrenees in the north serve as a natural barrier between the Iberian Peninsula and the rest of Europe. Other significant mountain ranges include the Sierra Nevada in southern Spain, the Cantabrian Mountains in the north, and the Central System which runs across the center of the peninsula.
# '''Rivers''': Major rivers such as the Ebro, Duero, Tagus, and Guadalquivir flow across the peninsula, providing vital water resources and supporting agriculture and settlements.
# '''Climate''': The Iberian Peninsula features diverse climates, from the Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters in the coastal areas, to the oceanic climate with cooler temperatures and higher rainfall in the northwest. The interior experiences a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters.