Sevilla is a province of southern Spain, in the western part of the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is bordered by the provinces of Málaga, Cádiz, Huelva, Bajadoz, and Córdoba.

Its area is 14,042 km². Its population is 1,758,720 (2002), of whom 40% live in the capital, Sevilla, and its population density is 125.25/km².

The landscape of the province is dominated by the River Guadalquivir.

Sevilla itself has many magnificent buildings including the Cathedral, the tower of which affords a wonderful view of the city. Also the Alcazar with its gardens; the Santa Cruz area with flower festooned balconies and mysterious patios. The city is also the focus for the most inpressive Semana Santa (Holy Week) processions in all of Andalucia.

The province shares the Parque Nacional de Doñana with Huelva province. Other Natural areas include the Brazo del Este Natural Area which is located 20 km south of Sevilla in the Guadalquivir river estuary and Las Cabezas Natural Reserve which is made up of a total of six lakes.

To the east of the city the rolling countryside of cereal fields and olives is broken up by towns like the picturesque town of Camona; Ecija with its baroque churches; Estepa and Osuna.

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