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The Iberian Peninsula is a large physiographic region of Southwestern Europe. It is the second most populous peninsula in Europe, after the Scandinavian Peninsula, with a population of over 54 million people. The peninsula is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the east and south, the Atlantic Ocean to the west and north, and the Pyrenees Mountains to the northeast. The peninsula is dominated by a large central plateau known as the Meseta Central. The climate of the Iberian Peninsula varies from oceanic in the north to Mediterranean in the south and continental in the interior. The peninsula is home to two sovereign states, Spain and Portugal, as well as the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar and the microstate of Andorra. The geography of the Iberian Peninsula is diverse, featuring mountain ranges, fertile plains, and extensive coastlines. The Pyrenees form a natural border between Spain and France. The Sierra Nevada mountains in southern Spain are home to the highest peak on the peninsula, Mulhacén. The Ebro, Tagus, and Guadalquivir are some of the major rivers that flow through the peninsula. Historically, the Iberian Peninsula has been a crossroads of cultures, with influences from Romans, Visigoths, Moors, and Christians. This rich history has left a significant mark on the region's architecture, art, and traditions. The peninsula's economy is largely based on tourism, agriculture, and industry.