Funchal

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/funchal

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Funchal?Southern coast of Madeira Island, Autonomous Region of Madeira, Portugal
2. How many people live in Funchal?105,795 inhabitants (as of 2021 census)
3. What is the capital of Funchal?Capital of the Autonomous Region of Madeira
4. What language do people speak in Funchal?Portuguese
5. When was Funchal built?Early 15th century (circa 1420s)
6. Why is Funchal famous for flowers and weather?Funchal has a mild, sunny climate all year long. This lets farmers grow bright flowers and keeps the city beautiful.

Autonomous Region: A territory with a degree of self-governance within a sovereign state, possessing its own legislative and executive powers.
Cruise Liner Port: A harbor facility designed to accommodate large passenger ships engaged in leisure voyages, serving as a key destination or transit point.
Subtropical Mediterranean Climate: A climate characterized by mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers, influenced by oceanic and continental factors.