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Sierra Del Ocejón
The Sierra del Ocejón or Sierra del Robledal is a mountain range located in the central part of the Iberian Peninsula. Geography The range belongs to the Sistema Central. Its northern limit is considered the Río Sonsaz while Tamajón's territory is its southern border; from West to East the mountain range stretches from the valley of the ''Arroyo (creek), Arroyo de la Matilla'' to the ''Río Sorbe''. Its highest point is the Ocejón, at 2068 metres. The northern part of the zone is scarcely inhabited and most of the population lives in the South of the range. Main peaks * Pico Ocejón (2.048 msnm), * Mount Campo, Campo (1.919 msnm), * Campachuelo (1.889 msnm), * Cerrito Collado (1.738 msnm), * Peña del Reloj (1.506 msnm), * Cabeza de Ranas (1.492 msnm). Concerned municipalities * Campillo de Ranas, * Majaelrayo, * Tamajón, * Valverde de los Arroyos. Culture and economy The villages of the sierra are well known for their typical sheep breeds. Sierra del Ocej ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iberian Peninsula
The Iberian Peninsula (), ** * Aragonese and Occitan: ''Peninsula Iberica'' ** ** * french: Péninsule Ibérique * mwl, Península Eibérica * eu, Iberiar penintsula also known as Iberia, is a peninsula in southwestern Europe, defining the westernmost edge of Eurasia. It is principally divided between Spain and Portugal, comprising most of their territory, as well as a small area of Southern France, Andorra, and Gibraltar. With an area of approximately , and a population of roughly 53 million, it is the second largest European peninsula by area, after the Scandinavian Peninsula. Name Greek name The word ''Iberia'' is a noun adapted from the Latin word "Hiberia" originating in the Ancient Greek word Ἰβηρία ('), used by Greek geographers under the rule of the Roman Empire to refer to what is known today in English as the Iberian Peninsula. At that time, the name did not describe a single geographical entity or a distinct population; the same name was us ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
