However, the various regions within the peninsula are characterized by distinct flora and fauna. Plains, plateaus, and valleys across the peninsula host the semi-deciduous forests that are dominated by carob, cork oak, holm oak, and wild olive. Laurisilva rainforests are only restricted to the peninsula and contain the endemic Laurisilva species. Higher altitudes are dominated by Pyrenean oak, juniper, and scots pine. Over 70, animal species are found on the Iberian Peninsula, with invertebrates accounting for the largest proportion.
Some of the native species include Pyrenean desman, shrew, and European hedgehog. Other species include Eurasian beaver, Alpine marmot, the European rabbit, Iberian lynx, Italian wolf, and Eurasian lynx. Humans have been living on the Iberian Peninsula since over 1.
Neanderthals occupied the peninsula around , BP. However, early modern humans migrated to the peninsula approximately 40, years ago from Southern France. The Roman army occupied the peninsula around BC after successfully fighting the Carthaginians. However, it took Rome years to defeat the Iberians and Celtic and annex the peninsula. Thereafter, Hispania Province was established. The Romans occupied the Iberian Peninsula for years. The Germanic people, including Vandals, Suebi, and Alans began settling on the peninsula around the 5th century.
The Visigoths arrived much later and occupied the whole of the peninsula, expelling other tribes except the Suebi people. However, around , they took control of the Suebi Kingdom, including Bracara Braga.
In the early 8th century, Muslims, led by Tariq Ibn Ziyad conquered and occupied the peninsula except for the northern kingdom. By the end of Muslim dominance on the peninsula end of 15th century , the Iberian Peninsula had an estimated population of about 6.
The Iberian Peninsula has an estimated population of 53 million people and is dominated by three main metropolises; Lisbon, Barcelona, and Madrid. Madrid is the largest metropolitan region, with a population of 6. Barcelona has a population of about 5.
Valencia and Seville in Spain have a combined population of 4. These countries have some of the thriving industries in Europe, including fishing, tourism, and mining. Because of the long coastline, fishing is a popular economic activity, with major catches including tuna and sardines. Processed fish products from Spain and Portugal are exported to the global market through several companies, including Ramirez.
Besides, it also produces barley, corn, and wheat. In , Spain recorded over 80 million visitors, making it the 2nd most-visited country. Madrid is the home to World Tourism Organization. Significant European minerals come from the peninsula. Portugal is notable for copper Uranium, and tin. It also has vast coal and iron reserves. Spain is one of the top renewable energy producers. John Misachi February 11 in Landforms. Latitude of centre.
Photo Map. Ciutat Vella. Northern Portugal. Andorra la Vella. Sant Julia de Loria. Latitude of centre Longitude of centre Elevation metres 1, feet.
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