Andalusia, also spelled as Andalucía in Spanish, is the southern-most region of Spain. It is made up of eight different provinces. The culture of this region has had many different influences as the history of rulers will explain. The influences made by these rulers can be found in the religion, language, food, and traditions of Andalusia. To better understand the culture of Andalusia the location and history of the land should be examined. Andalusia is the southern-most region of Spain. The region has eight provinces: Almería, Cadiz, Cordoba, Granada, Heluva, Jam, Malaga, and Seville. The region is mostly flat lands with fields for olive groves and cereal crops. This area is known as the meseta. The climate of the meseta has long, hot,