|  Madrid
lies in the middle of Spain on a high plateau at about 1,200 feet
above sea level. The region was chosen as the capital in 1561
by King Philip II to centralize power and unify the surrounding
region.
Madrid's centralized location
in Spain makes it easily accessible for all parts of the country.
The Barajas ariport is about 8 miles from the city center. Almost
all major international flights arrive at terminal one. Terminal
two serves domestic flights and some international flights to
Austrial, France, Germany and a few other european countries.
The new terminal three runs a few flights to Barcelona.
Spain's national airline
is Iberia. Ther are over 50 airlines other airlines that serve
Barajas, including American Airlines, Air France, British Airways,
Japan Airlines, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, and Thai Airways.
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