Madrid

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Introduction & Top Questions
Physical and human geography
- The landscape
  - The city site and climate
  - The city layout
- The people
- The economy
  - Industry, commerce, and finance
  - Transportation
- Administration and social conditions
- Cultural life
History
- The early period
- Development under the Bourbon kings
- Modern Madrid

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Last Updated: Jun 11, 2025

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