Extremadura

British

/ estremaˈðura /

noun

a region of W Spain: arid and sparsely populated except in the valleys of the Tagus and Guardiana rivers. Area: 41 593 sq km (16 059 sq miles)

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Archaeologists have uncovered six previously unknown Bronze Age mining sites in Extremadura in southwestern Spain.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

They won just 18 seats in the 65-seat assembly down from 28, their worst-ever regional result in Extremadura.

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

They were gifted to Cyprus by the autonomous community of Extremadura in Spain which hosts 90-95% of all vultures in Europe.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 29, 2023

She later changed her mind and welcomed Vox into her government, stating that "my word is not as important as the future of Extremadura".

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2023

Born in about 1500 in the Spanish town of Extremadura, Carvajal joined the Dominican order and went to South America to convert the Inka.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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