Geografía, clima y gobierno

• Interactive Map of Spain
  
  This colorful, interactive map is the place to begin exploring Spain and its autonomous communities, provinces, and important municipalities. Click on a region to learn about its terrain, government, and history. Where would you like to go? Everywhere!
  
  
• Madrid Weather Forecast
  
  Get an up-to-the-minute weather report for Spain's capital city, Madrid, from USAToday.com. For comparisons with other places across Europe, click on the satellite image or go to the precipitation or temperature maps.
  Spain: Weather and Climate Don't like the Madrid forecast? Check out conditions in dozens of other Spanish locales by clicking a city name.
  
  
• The Government in Spain
  
  Here's everything you need to know about the ins and outs of Spain, but might not think to ask. It's easy enought to distinguish between a Spanish police officer and a uniformed delivery person, but if you witness a crime should you report it to the officer in the green uniform, the black uniform, or the blue-and-white uniform? What identification should you always carry with you? Can you apply for that job at the local tapas bar? Will you have to pay customs duty to take a gift into or out of Spain? Several easy-to-navigate pages answer the practical questions of how the system works in Spain.
  
  
• Flags of Spain
  
  Each of the seventeen autonomous communities and two autonomous cities in Spain has its own flag. Click on the map at this Flags of the World website to see the flags and to learn about the colors and symbols on the banners of regional pride.
  
  
• On the Line: Virtual Journey of Spain
  
  What time is it? That depends on how far one is from the prime meridian (zero degrees longitude), an imaginary line that runs right through Spain. Get the scoop on regional geography and explore other topics (such as sports, daily life, and history) by following the links in the left-hand column. Want to venture even further? This enormous website has information on the seven other meridian countries.
  
  
• La Nava Wetlands
  
  Where do geese from northern Europe go for the winter? Thousands of them find refuge at La Nava, a wetland high in the Tierra de Campos plateau 200 km northwest of Madrid. Once nearly destroyed, the important natural resource is making a comeback thanks to an international effort by the European Natural Heritage Fund. Today, 172 species of birds call the marshes home. Get the facts and some images at the Living Lakes website.
  
  
• The Spanish Royal Family
  
  Meet the Spanish royal family: King Juan Carlos I, Queen Sofía, Prince Felipe, Princess Elena, and Princess Cristina. This charming little webpage provides some biographical information and a portrait of the family.
  King Juan Carlos I Read a biographical sketch of Spain's ruler.
  
  
• Spain: A First Impression
  
  Quick facts about Spain are easy to find on this website. Click on "Geography" to learn that Spain is the third-largest country in Europe; click on "Spain in Data" to discover the inflation rate. The "Climate" link displays the average monthly temperature in different cities. History and cultural topics are covered, too.
  
  
• Aragón
  
  With mountains to the north and south and a river valley in its center, Aragón is a land of contrasts. Facts about the climate, government, economy, and histories of Aragón's three provinces are easy to find on this website.
  
  

Bienvenidos a Madrid