Spanish Geography and Nature
Geography, Landscapes and Nature of Spain
166 practice questions, each with the answer and an explanation.
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- What is the highest mountain in Spain?
- What is the highest mountain on mainland Spain?
- Which country has the longest land border with Spain?
- Which mountain range forms the natural border between Spain and France?
- Which strait separates Spain from Morocco and links the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea?
- Which is the longest river of the Iberian Peninsula, flowing through Toledo to the Atlantic at Lisbon?
- Which river flows through Zaragoza and reaches the Mediterranean in a delta?
- Which river flows through Córdoba and Seville before reaching the Atlantic?
- What is the largest of the Balearic Islands?
- In which ocean do the Canary Islands lie?
- Which autonomous community has the largest area in Spain?
- Which autonomous community has the largest population in Spain?
- What is the capital of Galicia, and the end of the Camino de Santiago?
- What is the capital of the Basque Country autonomous community?
- What is the capital of the autonomous community of Aragon?
- What is the capital of the Principality of Asturias?
- What is the Meseta Central?
- What climate classification covers large parts of southern and eastern Spain?
- What is the name often given to the humid north coast of Spain, from Galicia to the Basque Country?
- Which Andalusian wetland, on the Guadalquivir estuary, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a refuge for the Iberian lynx and the Spanish imperial eagle?
- Which wild cat lives only in the Iberian Peninsula and is a symbol of conservation efforts in Spain?
- In which mountain range, in the north of Spain, is the Picos de Europa National Park found?
- Which sea lies to the east of mainland Spain?
- In which province is the Tabernas semi-desert, a landscape used in many films?
- Which time zone do the Canary Islands use compared with mainland Spain?
- Which river forms part of the border between the Spanish region of Galicia and northern Portugal?
- In geomorphology, what is a ria?
- Which is the longest river that flows entirely within Spain?
- Which mountain system divides the Meseta Central into a northern and a southern part?
- Which range forms the northern edge of the Guadalquivir valley and separates Andalusia from the Meseta?
- In which Spanish autonomous community is the Costa del Sol located?
- Which Canary Island was hit by a volcanic eruption in 2021?
- For which product is Spain the world's largest producer?
- Which famous route of pilgrimage crosses the north of Spain towards Santiago de Compostela?
- Which sea lies to the north of Spain?
- How many main islands make up the Canary archipelago?
- Which city on the Turia river is a regional capital and the third most populous city in Spain?
- In which Spanish province is the Tabernas Desert located?
- What is Mount Teide?
- Which mountain is the highest peak on the mainland Iberian Peninsula?
- Which is the highest peak of the Pyrenees mountain range?
- In which part of Spain are the Picos de Europa located?
- In which mountain range is Monte Perdido situated?
- In which Spanish region is the Sierra Nevada mountain range located?
- Which mountain system includes the Sierra de Guadarrama near Madrid?
- Which is the highest mountain peak in the Sierra de Guadarrama?
- In which part of the Iberian Peninsula is the Sierra de Gredos located?
- Which is the highest peak in the Sierra de Gredos?
- Which mountain range separates the Tagus and Guadiana river basins in central Spain?
- Which mountain range marks the northern boundary of Andalusia?
- Which mountain system extends between the central plateau and the Ebro river basin in Spain?
- Which is the highest peak in the Sistema Iberico mountain range?
- In which part of Spain is the Baetic System (Cordilleras Beticas) situated?
- Which is the second-highest peak in the Sierra Nevada of Spain?
- On which island is Pico Viejo, the second-highest peak of the Canary Islands, located?
- On which Canary Island is the Roque de los Muchachos observatory situated?
- Which is the highest mountain peak on the island of Mallorca?
- Near which major Spanish city is the multi-peaked mountain of Montserrat located?
- Which mountain range forms the natural barrier separating the Iberian Peninsula from France?
- Which is the highest summit of the Picos de Europa?
- Which is the second-highest mountain peak in the Pyrenees after Aneto?
- Which iconic limestone peak in the Picos de Europa is renowned among mountaineers as Picu Urriellu?
- Which is the longest river on the Iberian Peninsula?
- Into which body of water does the river Duero empty?
- Which river forms long stretches of the international border between Spain and Portugal?
- Which major river flows through Cordoba and Seville before entering the Gulf of Cadiz?
- Which is the primary river flowing through Galicia that defines the northern border of Portugal?
- Which river is the principal tributary of the Minho in Galicia?
- Into which sea does the river Jucar empty after crossing Castile-La Mancha and Valencia?
- Which river flows through the city of Murcia before reaching the Mediterranean?
- Which river flows through Valladolid as a major tributary of the Duero?
- Which river flows through the city of Granada as a tributary of the Guadalquivir?
- Which river marks the westernmost border between Spain and France at the Bay of Biscay?
- Which river enters the Mediterranean Sea just south of the city of Barcelona?
- Into which bay does the Guadalete river empty in Andalusia?
- What geological distinction does Lake Sanabria in Zamora hold?
- What type of water body is the Albufera of Valencia?
- Which river flows through the capital city of Madrid?
- Which river flows past the historic city and university of Salamanca?
- Which river is the principal tributary flowing into the Tagus near Aranjuez?
- Which Catalan river flows through the city of Girona on its way to the Mediterranean?
- Into which river system does the Cea river in Castile and Leon flow?
- Which gulf of the Atlantic Ocean borders the northern coast of Spain?
- What is the traditional name for the coastal sea washing the northern shores of Spain?
- Which sea represents the westernmost section of the Mediterranean between Spain and Morocco?
- Which sea lies between the eastern coast of mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands?
- Which gulf of the Atlantic Ocean extends along the south-western coast of Andalusia?
- Which body of water connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea?
- In which autonomous community is the rugged coastline of the Costa Brava located?
- In which province of Catalonia is the Costa Daurada located?
- In which province of Spain is the tourist coastline of the Costa Blanca situated?
- In which Andalusian province is the Costa Tropical located?
- Which ocean faces the Costa de la Luz coastline in southwestern Andalusia?
- In which autonomous community of Spain is the shipwreck-prone Costa da Morte situated?
- In which region of Spain are the tidal estuaries known as the Rias Baixas located?
- Which part of Galicia features the coastal inlets known as the Rias Altas?
- Which is the largest island in the Balearic archipelago?
- Which Balearic island is known for its UNESCO biosphere reserve and prehistoric navetas?
- Which Balearic island is famous worldwide for its historic Dalt Vila and vibrant tourism?
- Which is the smallest and southernmost inhabited island of the main Balearic group?