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Madrid is the capital of Spain and the third most populous city in the European Union. Madrid is also the largest city in Spain, as well as in the province and the autonomous community of the same name. It is located on the river Manzanares in the center of the country. As the capital of the Spanish Empire, 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.

As the capital of the Spain, Madrid has 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 Buen Retiro park,the Spanish National Library (founded 1712),the national archives, an archaeological museum, Prado Museum, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, a museum of modern art, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum among others.

Country

Spain

Province

Madrid

City

City of Madrid(Villa de Madrid )

Area

City - 607 km²
Altitude - 667 m

Population

City - 3,228,359 (2005)
Density - 5,198 hab./km² (2005)

Time zone

CET (GMT +1)
Summer -CEST (GMT +2)


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