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The Madeira Islands, known originally to the Romans as the Purple Islands, were found (accidentally) by the Portuguese in the 15th Century.
Positioned in the Atlantic Ocean, about 360 miles directly west of Morocco, Africa, and 540 miles southwest of Lisbon, Portugal,
Madeira and Porto Santo are the only inhabited islands.
These islands are a popular year-round resort, famed worldwide for their Madeira wine, embroidery artisans, a perfect climate, striking scenery and beautiful flowers.
The Madeira Islands' maps and information pages are currently being revised, but will be posted soon.
Facts and Figures  Official Name Madeira Islands,
an autonomous region of Portugal
Administrative Capital Funchal
Flag here
Latitude/Longitude 33° 00'N, 17° 00'W
Languages Portuguese (official)
Official Currency the Euro, details here
Religions Catholic, others
Population 260,000 (Funchal 140,000)
Land Area 789 sq km (308 sq miles)
Landforms The islands are volcanic in origin and very mountainous. The rugged coast of Madeira is a series of steep gorges, all running down to the sea. Deep, green valleys accent the interior.
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Maps
 Madeira Islands Outline Map here
Portugal Map here
Azores Map here
African Continent here
African Continent at UT here
European Continent here
European Continent at UT here
Suggested Links Madeira Tourism here!
Madeira Islands Tourism here!
Madeira Islands Pictures here!
Madeira Info Page here!
Climate Subtropical climate with warm, pleasant summers and extremely mild winters. Light rain in the winter months is commonplace.
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