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| {{wp|Region of Murcia}}/{{wp|Andalusia}} | | {{wp|Region of Murcia}}/{{wp|Andalusia}} | ||
| {{wp|Spain}} | | {{wp|Spain}} | ||
| This area appears to be based on the wetlands and lagoons around Murcia, as well as the beaches of {{wp|Costa Cálida}}. The lagoons of Campotéjar, in particular, used to be a wastewater treatment plant, which could have inspired the Paldean Wooper's typing. Doñana constitutes the only tropical wetland in continental Europe, being a migration stop for flamingos and various warm climate animals, this explains why the dominant | | This area appears to be based on the wetlands and lagoons around Murcia, as well as the beaches of {{wp|Costa Cálida}}. The lagoons of Campotéjar, in particular, used to be a wastewater treatment plant, which could have inspired the Paldean Wooper's typing. Doñana constitutes the only tropical wetland in continental Europe, being a migration stop for flamingos and various warm climate animals, this explains why the dominant Pokémon in the area is [[Flamigo]]. | ||
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| [[South Province (Area Three)]] | | [[South Province (Area Three)]] | ||
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| {{wp|Valencian Community}} | | {{wp|Valencian Community}} | ||
| {{wp|Spain}} | | {{wp|Spain}} | ||
| A waterfall about which the legends tell, that when the couples were going to get married, the brides had to jump the river at this point to show that their love for the couple was true, and if they succeeded, the marriage would be happy. But once, one of them didn't make it, and she was caught along with her boyfriend, who jumped to rescue her in a river eddy, where they both died. All this can be reflected in the presence of the | | A waterfall about which the legends tell, that when the couples were going to get married, the brides had to jump the river at this point to show that their love for the couple was true, and if they succeeded, the marriage would be happy. But once, one of them didn't make it, and she was caught along with her boyfriend, who jumped to rescue her in a river eddy, where they both died. All this can be reflected in the presence of the Pokémon [[Chi-Yu]]. | ||
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| [[Montenevera]] | | [[Montenevera]] | ||
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| [[Cortondo]] | | [[Cortondo]] | ||
| {{wp|es:Eurociudad Badajoz-Elvas-Campomayor|Eurociudad}}/{{wp|pt:Eurocidade Elvas-Badajoz-Campo Maior|Eurocidade}} {{wp|Badajoz}}-{{wp|Elvas}}-{{wp|Campo Maior, Portugal|Campo Maior}} | | {{wp|es:Eurociudad Badajoz-Elvas-Campomayor|Eurociudad}}/{{wp|pt:Eurocidade Elvas-Badajoz-Campo Maior|Eurocidade}} {{wp|Badajoz}}-{{wp|Elvas}}-{{wp|Campo Maior, Portugal|Campo Maior}}/{{wp|Redondo, Portugal|Redondo}}/{{wp|Portalegre, Portugal|Portalegre}} | ||
| {{wp|Extremadura}}/{{wp|Alentejo}} | | {{wp|Extremadura}}/{{wp|Alentejo}} | ||
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}} | | {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}} | ||
| | | The Japanese and English names seem to reference Redondo, while the town itself appears to be based on [https://eurobec.eu/ EuroBEC] - a union of the cities of Badajoz (the largest one in this region, hosting a waterpark), Elvas (with its prominent [https://i.imgur.com/rPtzBmB.png yellow buildings], surrounding walls and olive groves) and Campo Maior (known for its "Festas do Povo", a paper flower festival with [https://i.imgur.com/JbgMCrh.png decorations] resembling the ones hanging under the Gym arena. The large tree holding it might be a reference to {{wp|pt:Plátano do Rossio|Plátano do Rossio}} (the largest treetop in Iberia, in the center of Portalegre. | ||
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| [[Great Crater of Paldea]] | | [[Great Crater of Paldea]] | ||
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| {{wp|Community of Madrid}}/{{wp|Castile and León}} | | {{wp|Community of Madrid}}/{{wp|Castile and León}} | ||
| {{wp|Spain}} | | {{wp|Spain}} | ||
| The Sierra de Guadarrama is the highest mountain system in central Spain. Since ancient times, it has been called "The Seven Peaks of the Dragon", which could be the inspiration for the Paradox | | The Sierra de Guadarrama is the highest mountain system in central Spain. Since ancient times, it has been called "The Seven Peaks of the Dragon", which could be the inspiration for the Paradox Pokémon. | ||
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| [[Area Zero]] | | [[Area Zero]] | ||