Editing Spain (section)

== Geography ==
Mainland Spain occupies most of the Iberian Peninsula. The Balearic Islands lie east of the peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea. The Canary Islands form an Atlantic archipelago off the northwestern coast of Africa. Ceuta and Melilla are located on the North African coast near the western entrance to the Mediterranean.

Much of central Spain is occupied by the Meseta Central, a high plateau divided by the Sistema Central. The Cantabrian Mountains separate the plateau from the northern coast. The Iberian System rises between the interior and the eastern lowlands. The Pyrenees form the principal mountain boundary with France and Andorra. Southern Spain is shaped by the Sierra Morena and the Baetic mountain systems. Mount Teide on Tenerife is the highest point in Spain at 3,715 metres.<ref name="iberian-geography"/>

The Tagus and Douro cross the central plateau before flowing west toward the Atlantic. The Guadiana follows a more southerly course and forms part of the border with Portugal. The Ebro drains northeastern Spain into the Mediterranean. The Guadalquivir crosses Andalusia and enters the Gulf of Cádiz.

Northern Spain has a maritime climate influenced by the Atlantic. Rainfall is higher along the northern and northwestern coasts than across the central plateau. The interior has hot summers and colder winters, while Mediterranean conditions predominate along the eastern and southern coasts. Southeastern Spain contains semi-arid areas. The Canary Islands have a subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic Ocean.