the madeira islands
1Madeira Islands — Island group (pop., 2001 prelim.: 242,603) and autonomous region of Portugal, in the North Atlantic Ocean. Madeira, the largest of the Madeira Islands, is the site of the region s capital, Funchal. Madeira Island is 34 mi (55 km) long and 14 mi… …
2Music of the Canary Islands — The music of the Canary Islands reflects its cultural heritage. The islands used to be inhabited by the Guanches which are related to Berbers; they mixed with Spaniards, who live on the islands now. A variant of Jota is popular, as is Latin music …
3Madeira Islands — noun a group of volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean to the west of Morocco; the group forms an autonomous region of Portugal • Syn: ↑Madeiras • Instance Hypernyms: ↑archipelago • Part Holonyms: ↑Portugal, ↑Portuguese Republic …
4Madeira wine — Madeira is a fortified Portuguese wine made in the Madeira Islands. The wine is produced in a variety of styles ranging from dry wines which can be consumed on their own as an aperitif, to sweet wines more usually consumed with dessert. Cheaper… …
5Madeira (disambiguation) — Madeira (the Portuguese word for wood) is the name of a group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean, an autonomous region of Portugal and a popular holiday destination. It is also the name of the largest of the islands.It may also refer to:;Other… …
6Telecommunications in the Falkland Islands — Telephones main lines in use: NA Telephones mobile cellular: Cable Wireless launched Touch a GSM 900 mobile service during December 2005. Roaming became partially available in April 2007 depending on providers. Telephone system: domestic:… …
7Telecommunications in the Solomon Islands — Communications in the Solomon Islands. Telephones main lines in use: 13,000 (2009) Telephones mobile cellular: 55,000 (2009). A new mobile telecommunications operator, bemobile, commenced operations in 2010. Telephone system: domestic: GSM mobile …
8Telecommunications in the Cayman Islands — Communications in the Cayman Islands Contents 1 Telephone 2 Radio 3 Television 4 Internet Telephone Tele …
9Telecommunications in the Cook Islands — This article lists communications in the Cook Islands. Telephones main lines in use 6,200 (2003 est.) Telephones mobile cellular 0 (1994) In phase of installation of GSM infrastructure (2003) GSM 900MHz cellular network in place (2004). Estimated …
10Madeira cake — ( pt. Bolo Inglês; literally, English Cake ) is a popular Portuguese traditional type of English cake, from the Madeira Islands.Rectangular in shape and with the appearance of a small loaf, the cake was traditionally served with Madeira wine… …
