Madeira

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Madeira

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

Madeira is an autonomous region of Portugal, located in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of mainland Portugal. Discovered by Portuguese sailors in 1419, it became settled after 1420 and holds significance as the first territorial discovery of the Age of Discovery. Funchal serves as the capital, and the region benefits from a subtropical climate and is a popular tourist destination.

Statistics

Area

801.00 km²

Population

251,060

Location