For being a small island amidst the great Atlantic Ocean, the island of Madeira remains unknown to many people. The Madeira Archipelago consists of Madeira Island, Porto Santo Island, Desertas Island and the Selvagem Island.
- 500km from Africa
- 1000km from Lisbon – flight: 1.5 hours;
- Atlantic Ocean
- Area: 741km2 – 57km x 22km
- Highest point – Pico Ruivo 1861m
- Origin – Volcanic
- Population – around 255 000
- Population Density – 337 / km2
- Capital – Funchal
- Climate – Temperate
- Average temperatures
- Air– Winter: 16 ºC; Summer: 21 ºC
- Sea – Winter: 18 ºC; Summer: 22 ºC
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