Andalusia

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Introduction

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In Andalusia (Spanish: Andalucía) you can lie on a Mediterranean beach, ski on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada, or visit Europe's only desert, the Tabernas Desert. It is a geographically diverse region in the deep south of Spain, the country's second largest region and, with a population of 8 million, its most populous region.

Three of Spain's most famous attractions beckon travellers: the Alhambra in Granada, the Mezquita in Córdoba, and the city of Seville (Sevilla in Spanish). Other than those three attractions, there are also the beaches of the Costa del Sol, the Costa Tropical and the Costa de la Luz.
Málaga is the capital of the " Costa del Sol ", a city very hospitable and full of happiness. One of the most tourist places of Spain. Known by beautiful and extensive beaches, the espetos of sardines, the white wine... Besides his(her,your) cathedral, museum Picasso, Fort...
It has a hot climate all year round and is also the birthplace of the artist Picasso.

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Geography

Andalusia shares a border with Portugal and the Spanish regions of Extremadura (west), Castile-La Mancha (north) and Murcia (east). It borders the Atlantic and Mediterranean coastal lines in the south, as well as Gibraltar.

Andalusia itself is an autonomous community within Spain, and is divided into 8 provinces: Huelva, Cádiz, Seville, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and Almería.

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