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Madeira

Capital Funchal
Area Sq Km 779
Area Sq Miles 301
Population 259 000
Languages Portuguese
Religions Protestant, Roman, Catholic
Currency Portuguese escudo
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Madeira

Autonomous Region of Portugal
Economy Overview
This Autonomous Region of Portugal placed in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean is proud to welcome you to one of the World's most beautiful territories. Madeira discloses to its visitors precious treasures of natural beauty. The hospitality of its inhabitants, the mild climate, the quality of its hotels and services and its landscape are unequalled throughout the World. In Madeira you will find astonishing images of delight. Madeira is the right place for leisure and business. With its flourishing International Business Centre, Madeira offers unique conditions for both tourism and business.
Government
The Portuguese Constitution of 1976 granted political and administrative autonomy to Madeira. From a political point of view, that meant that Madeira now has its own government and legislative assembly (parliament). However, this autonomy cannot override the supreme power and political unity of the Portuguese Republic. The Madeira Regional Assembly is elected by the residents of the region and has the power to create laws in areas of special importance to the region, provided such laws do not contradict the Constitution and the general laws of the Republic. This power is also restricted by the fact that the Regional Assembly can only create laws in areas where the Assembly of the Portuguese Republic has no exclusive powers. The Regional Government is politically responsible to the Regional Assembly and its President is appointed by the Minister of the Republic, having considered the results of the elections to the Regional Assembly. The Regional Government defines the political direction of Madeira, namely creating regional regulatory decrees and supervising the public services. One of the main characteristics of Madeira is its political stability, with the Social Democratic Party in regional power with an absolute majority since 1976. The President of the Regional Government has remained unchanged since 1978.

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