Which is the second largest country in Iberia?

The second largest country in Iberia is Portugal. Spain occupies most of the Iberian Peninsula, while Portugal covers the peninsula's western portion along the Atlantic coast and ranks second by area among its countries.

The Iberian Peninsula is southwestern Europe's large landmass, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the Bay of Biscay, and the Mediterranean Sea. Spain is by far the larger country, with roughly 505,000 square kilometres of territory, while Portugal has about 92,000 square kilometres. The peninsula also includes Andorra, Gibraltar, and small parts of France, but those are not sovereign countries comparable in size here.

Portugal's location gives it a long Atlantic coastline and a distinct maritime history. Lisbon, its capital, sits near the mouth of the Tagus River. The country also includes the Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira, although quiz comparisons of Iberian countries generally refer to Portugal's total national territory.

A common mistake is answering Spain because it is the largest country in Iberia. The question asks for the second largest, making Portugal the canonical answer.