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Funchal

American  
[foon-shahl] / fʊ̃ˈʃɑl /

noun

  1. a seaport in and the capital of the Madeira islands, on SE Madeira: winter resort.


Funchal British  
/ f[~u]ˈʃal /

noun

  1. the capital and chief port of the Madeira Islands, on the S coast of Madeira. Pop: 103 962 (2001)

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In 2014, long-term rival Ronaldo unveiled a statue of himself at his personal museum in Funchal of the island of Madeira.

From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2025

Ellard also won four medals - including double gold - at the European Championships in Funchal, Madeira, in April.

From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2024

ANA did not show any flight cancellations at Porto, Faro - which serves the tourism-dependent region of the Algarve - or Funchal on the island of Madeira.

From Reuters ● Aug. 28, 2022

Funchal is known for the Madeira Botanical Garden, which has sweeping views of the city and ocean.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 4, 2022

“Yes. You’ll carry a mixed cargo to Lisbon, and stop at Funchal, in the Madeira Islands. Then on to Manila.”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham

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