Spanish Cuisine
Spainish Cuisine Spain’s land-bridge location between Europe and Africa and its long history of invasion and settlement by many different groups have resulted in a great mixing of peoples and cultures, particularly the strong influences of the Roman, Jewish, Moorish, and Muslim cultures. Geographic location Spain is Europe’s third largest nation and occupies most of the Iberian Peninsula at the South-western edge of the continent. It borders France and Andorra in the north and Portugal in the west. Spain’s physical geography comprises a large peninsula protected by a ring of mountains on nearly all sides. These mountains make Spain the second highest country in Europe, after Switzerland. The eastern and southern coasts of Spain border the Mediterranean Sea. The varied topography makes for diversity in both climate and natural resources. Significant Features – Staple food with regional influences The Moors’ occupation of Spain for 750 years greatly influenced Spanish...