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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.

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arrow Official Name Madeira Islands,
an autonomous region of Portugal

arrow Administrative Capital Funchal

arrow Flag here

arrow Latitude/Longitude 33° 00'N, 17° 00'W

arrow Languages Portuguese (official)

arrow Official Currency the Euro, details here

arrow Religions Catholic, others

arrow Population 260,000 (Funchal 140,000)

arrow Land Area 789 sq km (308 sq miles)

arrow 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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arrow Climate Subtropical climate with warm, pleasant summers and extremely mild winters. Light rain in the winter months is commonplace.

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