Madagascar - Wikipedia
WEBMadagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar, [a] is an island country comprising the island of Madagascar and numerous smaller peripheral islands. Lying off the southeastern coast of Africa, it is the world's fourth largest island, the second-largest island country and the 46th largest country in the world. [14]
Madagascar | History, Population, Languages, Map, & Facts
WEBMay 9, 2024 · Madagascar, island country lying off the southeastern coast of Africa. It is the fourth largest island in the world. Although located some 250 miles from the African continent, Madagascar’s population is primarily related not to African peoples but rather those of Indonesia, more than 3,000 miles to the east.
Complete guide to Madagascar - Lonely Planet | Africa
WEB01 / Attractions. Must-see attractions. Allée des Baobabs. Western Madagascar. One of Madagascar's most recognisable images, this small stretch of the RN8 between Morondava and Belo-sur-Tsiribihina is flanked on both sides by… Musée de la Photo. Antananarivo. Opened in early 2018, this fabulous photography museum is …
Madagascar - World Factbook Glyph
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Madagascar was a pirate stronghold during the late 17th and early 18th centuries and served as a slave trading center into the 19th century. From the 16th to the late 19th century, a native Merina Kingdom dominated much of Madagascar. The French conquered the island in 1896 and made it a colony; independence was regained in 1960.
Madagascar country profile - BBC News
WEB1 December 2023. Situated off the southeast coast of Africa, Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world. Having developed in isolation, the island nation is famed for its unique...
Madagascar: an island unlike any other - Lonely Planet
WEBApr 18, 2017 · Lying in the Indian Ocean off the southeast coast of Africa, the island of Madagascar has evolved in splendid isolation for more than 80 million years; the result is a unique and startling world full of upside-down trees, stone forests and, of course, lemurs. Join us on a journey through a wildlife-rich destination that never fails to surprise.
History of Madagascar | Events, Dates, People, & Facts
WEBhistory of Madagascar, a survey of the notable events and people in the history of Madagascar, an island country lying off the southeastern coast of Africa in the southwestern Indian Ocean, separated from the African coast by the Mozambique Channel.
Madagascar – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBMadagascar is a country in the Indian Ocean off the eastern coast of Africa. It is known for its particularly unique wildlife and flora.
Madagascar - The World Factbook
WEBDec 16, 2021 · Definitions and Notes. Geography. Location. Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Mozambique. Geographic coordinates. 20 00 S, 47 00 E. Map references. Africa. Area. total: 587,041 sq km. land: 581,540 sq km. water: 5,501 sq km. country comparison to the world: 49. Area - comparative.
Madagascar - A Country Profile - Nations Online Project
WEBMadagascar has a population of more than 28 million inhabitants in 2021. The capital and largest city is Antananarivo. Spoken languages are Malagasy and French. Christianity is the predominant religion, more than 80% of the population are Christians, but traditional beliefs are deeply rooted in society. What is Madagascar famous for?
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