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Laurisilva of Madeira

French: Forêt Laurifère de Madère
The Laurisilva of Madeira is a World Heritage site in Portugal defined by the UNESCO in 1999 and definitely a recommended natural sightseeing location.
It is on position 718 (915, 914) in our monthly survey..

"The Laurisilva of Madeira is an outstanding relict of a previously widespread laurel forest type. It is the largest surviving area of laurel forest and is believed to be 90% primary forest. It contains a unique suite of plants and animals, including many endemic species such as the Madeiran long-toed pigeon."
Copyright © 1992 2014 UNESCO/World Heritage Centre. All rights reserved."

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