One of the largest cities of Europe, Madrid is definitely one pulsating with the throb of life, with its clear blue skies and a thriving culture. This is a compact city located at the heart of the Iberian Peninsula with a population of about 5 million. Visitors to Madrid can obtain an overview of its museums, monuments and gardens. Some of the attractions are within walking distance, and what's more, you can always find an eatery in the vicinity with a restaurant or quaint caf.
Geography of Madrid
Despite the capital of Spain being a city with a population of 5million, the Geography of Madrid retains some of the varied and unspoiled landscapes and habitats.
Madrid Weather
The weather of Madrid is influenced by the temperate Mediterranean climate with cold winters and temperatures below zero degrees.
Madrid Government
The City Council consists of 57 members, one of them being the Mayor, currently Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón Jiménez. The Mayor presides over the ...
Madrid Education
State Education in Spain is free, and compulsory from 6 to 16 years. The current education system is called LOGSE (Ley de Ordenación General del Sistema ...
Madrid Literature
Madrid has been one of the great centers of Spanish literature.
Madrid Demographics
The population of Madrid generally increased from when the city became the national capital in the mid-16th century and stabilised at about 3 million from the 1970s.
Madrid Environment
Madrid is the European city with the highest number of trees and green surface per inhabitant and it has the second highest number of aligned trees in the world, with 248,000 units, only exceeded by ...
