Extremadura facts for kids

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Extremadura is an autonomous community of Spain. Its capital city is Mérida. The provinces Cáceres and Badajoz are a part of Extremadura. Extremadura is bordered by Portugal to the west. To the north, it borders Castile and León. To the south, it borders Andalusia. To the east, it borders Castile-La Mancha.

Images for kids

Towering over 2,400 m, the Calvitero is considered to be Extremadura's highest point.
The Garganta de Cuartos in northeastern Extremadura
Archaeological Roman Ensemble in Mérida (Emerita Augusta), capital of the Roman province of Hispania Lusitana.
The bull of Plasencia in the Cantigas de Santa Maria.
17th century panorama of the city of Badajoz.
Iberian pigs in Extremadura
Tobacco field in La Vera

See also

In Spanish: Extremadura para niños

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