SEVILLE (Sp. Sevilla), a province of Spain, Andalusia,
bounded on the N. by the province of Badajoz, N.E. by
that of Cordova, S.E. and S. by those of Malaga and Cadiz,
and W. by that of Huelva. Area, 8011 square miles. It
is in general a flat country, lying in the valley of the Guad-
alquiver, which traverses the province in a very irregular
course from N.E. to S.W.; but near its northern and
southern frontiers there are elevations of considerable height.
In the north, Seville includes some of the highest summits
of the Sierra Morena; and in the south, part of the Sierra
de Ronda. Next to the Guadalquiver, the largest river in the
province is its affluent the Jenil, which forms the boundary
between Seville and Cordova. The Guadalquiver also re-
ceives from the right the Biar and the Cola; from the left
the Corbones and the Guadaira, besides other streams of
less importance. The mineral resources of the country are
considerable. Coal is obtained in the Sierra Morena,
marble and limestone in the Sierra de Ronda. Iron, silver,
lead, and copper also exist in the province. The soil is
extremely fertile, and produces in abundance all sorts
of corn, wine, oil, vegetables, oranges, and other fruits.
Tobacco, hemp, and flax are also grown. The climate is
very warm and genial; the temperature in summer ranges
from 90° to 100°, and in winter seldom descends lower than
48°; so that frost and snow are entirely unknown here.
These rich and genial regions, which were made by the
ancients the seat of the Elysian fields, have always offered
a strong temptation to warlike tribes, and have been but
feebly defended against their attacks by the indolent and
peaceful natives of the soil. Manufactures are not carried
on to any great extent here; the rich produce of the land
sufficing to supply most of the necessaries and some of the
luxuries of life. Silk fabrics are made in the capital; and
in addition to this, coarse woollen cloth, linen, earthenware,
cast-iron, soap, and brandy are manufactured in the pro-
vince. Corn, oil, wool, fruits, and other articles are ex-
ported. The roads in this province, as in the whole of
Andalusia, are very bad, being for the most part mere
mule tracks. A railway has, however, been constructed from
Cadiz to Cordova, which traverses the province; and the
Guadalquiver is navigated by steamers as far as Seville.
Pop. (1857) 501,050.