Madrid, the capital of Spain, is located in the middle of Spain, 40 25' north latitude and 3 45' west longitude ... In 2003, the population of Madrid was about 3.093 million; In 2002, the urban population was about 479 1 000; In 2003, the population of metropolitan area (urban area plus satellite city) was about 5.603 million.
Madrid is not only the capital of the country, but also the capital of madrid province and Madrid communities.
In 2004, the mayor of Madrid was Alberto Ruiz-Galardon.
20065438+0 From April 23rd to April 23rd, 2002, Madrid became the first book capital in the world.
Spanish capital, largest city, national economic and transportation center, capital of madrid province. The urban area is 607 square kilometers, with a population of about 3 10. 1 10,000, including suburbs and satellite towns, with an area of 1020 square kilometers and a population of about 4.687 million. Located in the middle of Meseta Plateau in Iberian Peninsula, in the intermountain plateau basin at the southeast foot of Gua Dalama Mountains, it is 670 meters above sea level and is the highest capital in Europe. The terrain is blocked, the climate is continental, the precipitation is less, and the annual temperature difference is larger. 5438+ 10 The average temperature in June is 4.8℃, and in July it is 25℃, with an annual precipitation of 425mm.
The city appearance of Madrid
1 1 century ago was a Moorish military fortress and small market town. /kloc-In the first half of the 6th century, Spain gradually moved from feudal separatism to unification. 1560, Madrid, located in the middle of the country, was designated as the capital and the city began to prosper. In the early days of colonial expansion, Madrid developed rapidly with the wealth plunder of Spain. After the decline of overseas expansion, the agriculture and animal husbandry in Meseta Plateau declined, and the urban economy was in a state of stagnation. /kloc-moved to valladolid at the beginning of the 7th century. Soon, it was restored as the capital and gradually became the industrial and trade center of the central region. At the end of 19, it has developed into a national railway and highway network hub. For hundreds of years, cities have been concentrated around castles, and gradually expanded eastward in the 20th century. At the beginning of the 20th century, the population increased rapidly.
The comprehensive economic center of Spain's central economic zone. The textile and food industries are developed on the basis of local agricultural raw materials. After the 1960s, departments such as airplanes, automobiles, mechanical equipment, optical instruments, electronics, electrical equipment, chemistry, plastics and arms industry emerged. Due to the lack of raw materials and fuel in plateau areas, industry is developing in the direction of high precision and comprehensive utilization. The nearby intermountain basin is rich in cotton, grapes, olives, oranges and other fruits, and the natural grassland is used to develop animal husbandry. China's main land transportation hub. Radial railways connect Madrid with other cities and coastal areas in China, and there are many international railways connecting French and Portuguese. Ba Laha Airport is the largest international airport in China. Madrid is also an important financial and commercial center. One of the famous cultural cities in southern Europe has a profound cultural tradition, but its position as a modern Spanish cultural center has been replaced by Barcelona. Many museums in the city, the famous Prado Museum, mainly collect Spanish and Italian paintings from 15 to 19, especially works by Goya and velazquez. Four of many libraries are famous for collecting manuscripts and treasures. There are also ancient buildings such as palaces. There are more than 300 squares, including the Mayor Square (built during the Habsburg Dynasty, which is one of the most entertaining city squares in Europe) and Lavila Square. There are many green spaces in the park with a green area of 28 million square meters. The city is divided into two parts: the new city and the old city. The old one was built in15 ~18th century with narrow streets. The new town is a newly-built urban area in the 20th century, with wide and clean streets. Modern high-rise buildings are in sharp contrast with the ancient pattern of the ancient city. The northern and southern parts of the city are mainly industrial areas and residential areas.
Madrid is the capital of Spain with a history of more than 400 years. It is located in the Meseta Plateau, about 640 meters above sea level, and is the highest capital in Europe. The population is over three million.
City of sunshine. Located in the highland of 600 meters above sea level, it has a population of 40 million. /kloc-In the 6th century, Philip moved to the capital and soon developed from a small mountain village into a prosperous city.
The name "Madrid" means "mom runs". Legend has it that in ancient times, Madrid was just a place with only a few families in the virgin forest. One day, a child was playing in front of his house, and a black bear came at him. He climbed the tree in a hurry, and then he desperately shouted to his mother not far away: "Mom, run!" " Later, in order to commemorate this brave child, everyone named the city with this sentence.
Madrid is the commercial and public administration center of Spain and the seat of the Spanish parliament and royal family. Banking and industry are the economic pillars of the city. The main industrial zone is located in the south of Madrid, mainly including textile, food and metal industries. In addition, Madrid is famous for its diverse culture, passionate style, rich artistic activities and exciting nightlife.