Not even close. That honor goes to the Antarctic Peninsula, with northern Scandinavia a likely close second.
Who says it is? There are many other famous peninsulas worldwide, including Italy, the Balkan peninsula (mainland Greece), Baja California, Cape Cod, Scandinavia, the Malay Peninsula in Indochina, and the Iberian peninsula (which contains Portugal and Spain).
The Italian Peninsula is the most famous peninsula. The boot-shaped peninsula is recognized the world-over on a map. The Italian peninsula's location between the center of Europe and the Mediterranean Sea made it the target of many conquests.
The Arabian Peninsula is the largest in the world.
Arabian peninsula
The world's largest peninsula is the Arabian peninsula.
In the south of Europe, in the Iberian peninsula.
5 major peninsulas: 1. Italian/Apennine Peninsula 2. Iberian Peninsula 3. Balkan Peninsula 4. Jutland Peninsula 5. Scandinavian Peninsula 5 major islands: 1. Great Britain 2. Iceland 3. Ireland 4. Sicily 5. Sardinia
Africa (Northern Africa), Asia (Middle East), and Europe (Iberian Peninsula) are mainly linked to the Arab World. However, as you can tell, the Arab World didn't last in the Iberian Peninsula. The Iberian Peninsula was controlled by Spain at this time and the country led an inquisition. This was when the Spaniards forced any non-Catholic [as this was the only Christian denomination at this time] to either convert or leave Spain. Today, the Iberian Peninsula remains over 95% Catholic.
Who says it is? There are many other famous peninsulas worldwide, including Italy, the Balkan peninsula (mainland Greece), Baja California, Cape Cod, Scandinavia, the Malay Peninsula in Indochina, and the Iberian peninsula (which contains Portugal and Spain).
That honor goes to the Mexican state of Baja California Sur, which averages over 80 °F year-round.
Portugal is an independent republic in southwestern Europe. Portugal is located along the west coast of the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal shares the Iberian Peninsula with its next-door neighbor, Spain; and with the British colony of Gibraltar, the Principality of Andorra, and a small part of France. The Iberian Peninsula is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and by the Mediterranean Sea.
The Italian Peninsula is the most famous peninsula. The boot-shaped peninsula is recognized the world-over on a map. The Italian peninsula's location between the center of Europe and the Mediterranean Sea made it the target of many conquests.
The Iberian Lynx (scientific name Lynx pardinus) is one of the most endangered species of cats in the world. It can be found in the Iberian peninsula in Southern Europe.
The Arabian Peninsula is the largest in the world.
The Iberian Lynx is also known as Spanish Lynx and, true to it's names, lives in the Iberian Peninsula and Spain, where it is often considered the most endangered feline in the world.
Arabian peninsula
The world's largest peninsula is the Arabian peninsula.