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COUNTRY DESCRIPTIONS: Spain and Andorra are both highly developed and stable democracies with modern economies. Spain is a member of the European Union. Additional information on Spain may be obtained from the Tourist Office of Spain, telephone (212) 265-8822, or via the Internet at http://www.okspain.org. The website of the Spanish Embassy in the United States is http://www.spainemb.org. Additional information on Andorra may be obtained from the Andorran Mission to the U.N., 2 U.N. Plaza, 25th Floor, New York, New York 10018, telephone (212) 750-8064 or via the Internet at http://www.andorra.ad.

Madrid being Europe’s fourth largest city, with a population of just under three million, is a major tourist attraction. It has plenty of sunshine, 2800 hours annually to be exact, in turn this creates a lot of things to do in the centres. Although Madrid has warm and dry summers and cool winters the city allows for many activities in any weather condition. They hold many fiestas during the year and in turn is a major competition between the districts to outdo each other. Some of the common fiestas are Reyes Magos (Feast of the Three Kings), Carnival, the religious processions of Holy Week, the San Isidro festival in May (the beginning of the bullfighting season) and Nochevieja (New Year’s Eve).

Madrid as well has a lot of cultural festivals in the summer and fall. These festivals let visitors enjoy films, dance, theatre and music of all kinds. You may be surprised when entering Madrid, the clothing appears to be traditional, as they are attached to their customs more so than any other city in Europe. The cultural diversity of Madrid will be sure to give one a long lasting experience and a once in a lifetime chance to live in another culture.

Plaza Mayor
The plaza is located in the heart of Madrid, but was once the area in which bullfights, festivals, ceremonies, plays and the crowning of kings were held. This one spot has created a lot of history in the Spanish community. The present day the plaza is decorated with coloured murals and architecture. There is plenty to do in the area with their many shops, cafes and tapas bars.

Teatro Real
Teatro Real is a place where many concerts are held and is home of the Spanish Opera. A wonderful place to go to see theatre in a fashionable atmosphere. This theatre makes for Madrid’s most prestigious theatre yet, however, the building itself is still a work in progress.

Arab Wall
This is Madrid's most ancient city wall, where the remains of the old wall can be seen as well. There are also Islamic remains that can be viewed. For a little taste of history and understanding about how Madrid came to be, a tour of the wall is a great adventure.