Betis
Betis is a term with multiple uses in Spain. In classical geography, Betis is the Latin name for the Guadalquivir, the major river of southern Iberia. The river runs from the Sierra Morena to the Atlantic coast, passing Córdoba and Seville, and has been a crucial axis for transport, agriculture and urban development since ancient times. The name Betis appears in ancient Roman and medieval texts and several modern institutions and places in the region adopt variants of the name.
More commonly in contemporary contexts, Betis refers to Real Betis Balompié, a professional football club from
In addition to these, Betis appears in various cultural and educational names associated with Seville and the