Not even Spain is immune from the five themes of geography. Movement in Spain is aided not only by its close proximity to the rest of industrial Europe but also because of its access to the Mediterranean. Spain fits into the Mediterranean region because of the similar climate they share and also because of its still strong ties to the former Holy Roman Empire. Spain is Located south of France at 40°26′N, 3°42′W. One of the easiest ways to show the impact of human’s interaction with the environment is the use of the Strait of Gibraltar which connects the Atlantic to the Mediterranean sea. As the saying goes, “He who controls the rock of Gibraltar controls the Strait and the Mediterranean.” Spain is a place of great tradition and much history. From the world’s largest food fight to the bull fighting event that puts the bulls in charge, literally.