Madrid is one of the largest Spanish cities within the territory and it also dares to be the capital of that country. It has an estimated population of 6 543 031 inhabitants (counting the residents of the metropolitan area) and is considered one of the cities that offer the best quality of life in the entire planet. As it is the center of the country, it is also so with respect to the headquarters of the most important government bodies, such as the Cortes Generales and the Ministries, in addition to being the place where the Kings and the President of Spain officially reside. Different economic analysis groups have positioned it as the richest city in Europe, in addition to being one of the preferred places for large multinational companies to open new branches.
With regard to organizations with a global presence, Madrid is where the main headquarters are located. In addition to this, it has a great presence with respect to tourism, as it is one of the most important cultural centers in the world, since it has several museums, international art and fashion events and the main headquarters of organizations dedicated to the Spanish language, like the RAE or the Instituto de Cervantes. It has large skyscrapers and squares. In the same way, it has also been chosen as the venue for the Olympic games on some occasions.
Yet not the exact origin of the city is known, but is believed at the time of the Visigoths, and there was activity in the area; This has caused different investigations, discovering corpses from thousands of years ago. Likewise, the city has undergone important changes through the ages, experiencing everything from civil wars to terrorist attacks.
