Spain is located in the south of Europe having Portugal and France as closest neighbours. The country is organized politically into Autonomous Communities, which in turn are further divided into provinces, then comarcas (somewhat like the English counties) and finally municipalities, which are the individual villages, towns and cities. There are 17 Autonomous Communities plus Ceuta and Melilla, and 50 provinces. It is definitely worth familiarising yourself with the location of these before you come and visit.
Spanish is spoken all over the Spanish territory and it is the official language. However other languages are also spoken in certain areas of Spain. These are: Catalan, in Catalonia; Galician, in Galicia; Euskera/Basque, in the Basque Country; Valencian, in the Region of Valencia; and a particular variety of Catalan, spoken in the Balearic Islands.

Madrid

As a capital city Madrid has a huge range of things to do, places to eat and all the facilities tourists and other foreigners need. Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain, located in the centre of the Iberian Peninsula plain 646 meters above sea level and spans a total of 698 KM2.The population of the city is roughly 3,2 million, the entire population of the metropolitan area. As the capital city, a business center, seat of government, Spanish Parliament, and residence of the Spanish monarch, Madrid is also the political centre of Spain. Madrid is characterized by intense cultural and artistic activity and a very lively nightlife.

A simple walk through any of Madrid’s neighborhoods reveals the city’s dedication to creating and maintaining this important balance between old and new. Stunningly-kept parks (modern and historical), streets, and parkways weave with historic landmarks such as the Royal Palace of Madrid, the Royal Theater, and the National Library to create fabulous-feeling and eclectic settings; and the heartbeat of modern business, art, technology, and fashion intertwine with tried, treasured, and true historic architecture, arts, and culture. The result is a city of vibrant ambiance and beautiful scenery.