Hispania Baetica was a province of the Roman Empire located in the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula, primarily in present-day Andalusia, Spain. Established in the 1st century BCE, it was known for its rich agricultural land, particularly olive oil and wine production. The province was named after the Baetis River, now known as the Guadalquivir. The capital of Hispania Baetica was Corduba, modern-day Córdoba, which became an important cultural and economic center. The province was home to several notable cities, including Sevilla and Malaca (now Málaga), and played a significant role in the trade and administration of the Roman Empire in the region.