Madeira is a Portuguese archipelago located in the north Atlantic Ocean that is an autonomous region of Portugal. It includes the islands of Madeira, Porto Santo, and the Desertas Islands. Funchal is the largest city and capital of Madeira, with a population of over 111,000 people. Madeira has a strong tourism industry, welcoming about one million visitors annually who are drawn to its wine, flowers, scenic landscapes, embroidery artisans, and large New Year's Eve fireworks celebration.