The Spanish Peninsula, also known as IBERIA (6 letters), is a large peninsula located in southwestern Europe. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the south and east, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Bay of Biscay to the north. The peninsula is home to several countries, including Spain, Portugal, Andorra, and Gibraltar. It is also home to a number of distinct cultures, languages, and ethnicities. The Spanish Peninsula has been an important region throughout history, playing a major role in the development of European culture and politics.