Madeira (/ məˈdɪərə, - ˈdɛərə / mə - DEER - ə, - DAIR - ə; Portuguese: (mɐˈðejɾɐ, - ˈðɐj -)) is a Portuguese archipelago situated in the north Atlantic Ocean, southwest of Portugal. Its total population was estimated in 2011 at 267,785. The capital of Madeira is Funchal, located on the main island 's south coast.
where is madeira located on the world map
in the north Atlantic Ocean, southwest of Portugal