| Official Name | Região Autónoma da Madeira (Autonomous Region of Madeira) |
| Status | Autonomous Region of Portugal in the Atlantic |
| Area | 801 km² (main island), 828 km² with Porto Santo |
| Population | approx. 251,000 (of which ~105,000 in Funchal) |
| Capital | Funchal |
| Language | Portuguese (English widely spoken) |
| Currency | Euro (€) |
| Time Zone | WET (UTC+0), Daylight Saving Time UTC+1 — 1 hour behind Germany |
| Electricity | 230V, Type C/F — German plugs fit |
| Drinking Water | Tap water is drinkable (good quality) |
| Religion | Catholic (over 90%) |
| Highest Mountain | Pico Ruivo (1,862 m) |
| Visa | EU/Schengen — no visa required for EU citizens |
| Airport | Funchal/Cristiano Ronaldo (FNC) |
