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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- An archipelago of Portugal in the northeast Atlantic Ocean west of Morocco. Only two of the volcanic islands are inhabited. The island of Madeira is a tourist center noted for its wine.
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- noun a group of volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean to the west of Morocco; the group forms an autonomous region of Portugal
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Eurocontrol's forecast chart of volcanic activity for early Sunday showed a solid line of cloud extending from Greenland to the Azores and Madeira Islands in the mid-Atlantic, at altitudes up to 35,000 feet – right in the path of most trans-Atlantic flights.
Volcanic Ash Causes More Flight Disruptions Between Europe And North America 2010
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Order of Christ, began authorizing expeditions into the Atlantic, which resulted in Portugal colonizing the Madeira Islands, the Azores and the Canary Islands.
Wired Top Stories 2009
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Portugal62 (plus 166 repeaters; includes Azores and Madeira Islands) (1995)
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Area: total: 92,391 sq km land: 91,951 sq km water: 440 sq km note: includes Azores and Madeira Islands
Portugal 2008
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However, during a stopover in the Madeira Islands, it would seem the good reverend went ashore and in returning at a late hour, literally "missed the boat."
History of American Women Maggiemac 2008
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PortugalAzores and Madeira Islands occupy strategic locations along western sea approaches to Strait of Gibraltar
Geography-note 2008
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Portugal officially Portuguese Republic, republic (1995 est.pop. 10,562,000), 35,553 sq mi (92,082 sq km), SW Europe, on the western side of the Iberian Peninsula and including the Madeira Islands and the Azores in the Atlantic Ocean.
Portugal The World Factbook 2008
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Television broadcast stations: 62 (plus 166 repeaters; includes Azores and Madeira Islands) (1995)
Portugal 2008
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Portugaltotal: 92,391 sq km land: 91,951 sq km water: 440 sq km note: includes Azores and Madeira Islands
Area 2008
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Geographynote: Azores and Madeira Islands occupy strategic locations along western sea approaches to Strait of Gibraltar
Portugal 2008
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