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Spain and Madrid at a Glance
Spain and Madrid at a Glance
Spain:
Capital: Madrid
Population: 46,6 million
Official languages: Spanish, Catalan, Galician and Vasque
Currency: Euros Government: Constitutional monarchy (King - Felipe VI / Prime minister: Pedro Sánchez)
Madrid:
Capital of the Autonomous community of Madrid Population: 3 million
Official languages: Spanish
World heritage sites in Madrid: San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Alcalá de Henares, Aranjuez and Hayedo de Montejo. Climate: January is the coldest month in Madrid with an average temperature of 6°C (43°F) and the hottest is July with an average temperature of 33°C (91°F)
The Daily Life of the People
The Daily Life of the People
The lively city of Madrid reflects the fact that Spanish people love to have a good time – the city is filled with art museums, theaters, bars, nightclubs, cafés, cinemas, etc.
Spanish people are known for being friendly and for spending lots of time socializing. It is very common for friends to sit for long hours in the late afternoon chatting over coffee or drinking. Tip: It is common to eat dinner between 8:30pm – 11:00pm. Most restaurants will open at about 8:00 pm and serve food until 1:00am. Meat is a staple in the diet as Spain is known for its tapas and jamón ibérico , but it is also vegetarian friendly as well.
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