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Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. Its economic, political, and cultural importance mark it as one of the major cities of the world. Residents are called Madrileños.
The city is located on the river Manzanares in the center of the country, between the autonomous communities of Castile and León and Castile-La Mancha. Due to its economic output, standard of living, and market size, Madrid is considered the major financial center of the Iberian Peninsula; it hosts the head offices of the vast majority of the major Spanish companies, as well as the headquarters of three of the world's 100 largest companies. As the capital city of Spain, seat of government, and residence of the Spanish monarch, Madrid is also the political center of Spain. The current mayor is Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón, of the conservative Partido Popular.
As the capital of Spain, Madrid is a city of great cultural and political importance. While Madrid possesses a modern infrastructure, it has preserved the look and feel of many of its historic neighborhoods and streets. Its landmarks include the huge Royal Palace of Madrid; the Teatro Real (Royal theatre) with its restored 1850 Opera House; the Buen Retiro park, founded in 1631; the imposing 19th-century National Library building (founded in 1712) containing some of Spain's historical archives; an archaeological museum of international reputation; and three superb art museums: Prado Museum, which hosts one of the finest art collections in the world, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, a museum of modern art, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, housed in the renovated Villahermosa Palace.
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Full Name : Madrid ; Area : 607 sq km, 234 sq miles ; Population : 3,000,000 ; Country Dialing Code : +34 (Area code 91); Electricity: 220V 50 HzHz ;
Climate : In summer the heat at midday can be intense, with pleasantly cool evenings. Winters, by contrast, bring temperatures dropping to just below freezing. Rain in Madrid is a rarity
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Languages :
Spanish (Castellano),Catalan, Basque, Gallegan (Galician and Gallego);
Religion :
41.8% Roman Catholic, 35.3% Protestant, 4.3% Muslim, 1.8% Orthodox Christian, 11.1% no religion, 5.7% other ;
Best Time to Visit :
November to February – clear days with low temperatures and occasional snow,
March to mid-June & September to October - Pleasantly mild and a good time to visit.
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International Airport : Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD).
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