Madeira Islands

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Madeira Islands, a group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean, lying about 400 m. w. of the coast of Morocco. Madeira, the principal island, is 38 m. long, 12 m. wide and has an area of 300 sq. m. The other islets are Porto Santo and Deserta Grande. The main island has an even and healthful climate, and is known as a health resort. Its vegetation is abundant and many varieties of fruit are grown. The wine industry has made the island famous about 700,000 gallons are exported annually. Funchal is the capital. The Madeiras belonged to the Portuguese in 1920. The population, in 1920, exceeds 150,500.