Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Madrid


Madrid is cool. They got a lot of people and streets. The food is great and they speak a different language.
Interesting facts
1)Madrid has been the capital of Spain since the 17th century. It is also the largest city of Spain.
2)The name Madrid comes from the Arabic "magerit" which means 'place of many streams'.
3)Madrid is about 300 km from the sea.
4) Madrid has no beach, although there is a plan to create an urban beach area by the year 2010, near river Manzanares.
5)Madrid is located on a plateau that is 650 meters above sea level. It is the highest capital city in Europe.

http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/facts-about-beijing-1804.html


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