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Ecology of Malnutrition in the French-Speaking Countries of West Africa (Studies in Medical Geography) Vodiriana: Malagasy Language, Madagascar, Districts of Madagascar, Moramanga District Les stratégies de lutte contre la migration des jeunes des régions: Proposition d'un modèle pour Madagascar (French Edition) by Zo Patricia Randriamanga, 2010-08-24 Districts of Madagascar: Ihosy District, Befandriana-Nord District, Antsalova District, Mandritsara District, Antalaha District Quer Durch Borneo. Ergebnisse seiner Reisen in den Jahren 1894, 1896-97 und 1898-1900; Erster Teil by Anton Willem Nieuwenhuis, 2010-06-25 Quer Durch Borneo. Ergebnisse seiner Reisen in den Jahren 1894, 1896-97 und 1898-1900; Erster Teil - Original Unabridged Version by Anton Willem Nieuwenhuis, 2010-07-15 Quer Durch Borneo. Ergebnisse seiner Reisen in den Jahren 1894, 1896-97 und 1898-1900; Erster Teil - Extended Edition by Anton Willem Nieuwenhuis, 2010-07-15 Quer Durch Borneo. Ergebnisse seiner Reisen in den Jahren 1894, 1896-97 und 1898-1900; Erster Teil - Latest Edition 2010 by Anton Willem Nieuwenhuis, 2010-07-10 Aqua3 Michelin: Africa Central South and Madagascar by Chartech, Madagascar, Reunion and the Comoro Islands Gazetteer No. 2 Official Standard Names by United States Board on Geogaphic Names, 1955-01-01 Ark on the Move by Gerald Malcolm Durrell, 1983-03 Toliara Province Geography Introduction: Anosy, Toliara, Atsimo-Andrefana, Belon'i Tsiribihina, Gogogogo, Miandrivazo, Manja, Madagascar Living on a Tropical Island (Young Discovery Library) by Bernard Planche, 1988-02 Pronouncing Dictionary of Malagasy Place Names (Forum phoneticum) by Max Mangold, 1982-12

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41. Madagascar
    Country profile, Basic informations you need on madagascar geography, climate,economy, and practical tips. Picture gallery, A few pics to get a foretaste  
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    Extractions: C ountry profile Basic informations you need on Madagascar: geography, climate, economy, and practical tips. P icture gallery A few pics to get a foretaste before your dream come true. A ccomodation A wide range of lodging possibilities before planning your trip. E xcursions and sightseeings The places to be discovered , the visits that you should not miss T our operators Specialists of this destination and local agencies help you organize your holidays. B est Internet sites A selection of worthy sites dealing with Madagascar - Very complete or focused on a particular subject.

42. A Virtual Travel To Madagascar - Republique De Madagascar
    Madagascar facts, madagascar geography, travel Madagascar, Madagascar internetresources, links to Madagascar. Official web sites of Madagascar,  
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43. Madagascar Geography
    madagascar geography covering natural resources, climate, location, and more.  
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44. US Department Of State, January 2002 Background Note Madagascar
    US Department of State, January 2002 Background Note Madagascar PROFILE OFFICIALNAME Republic of madagascar geography Area 592800 sq. km.  
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45. Bureau Of African Affairs November 2004 Background Note
    PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME Republic of madagascar geography Area 592800 sq. km.(228880 sq. mi.). Cities CapitalAntananarivo (pop. about 1300000).  
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    Extractions: Bureau of African Affairs November 2004 Background Note: Madagascar Madagascar flag is two equal horizontal bands of red - top - and green with a vertical white band of the same width on hoist side. PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Madagascar Geography Area: 592,800 sq. km. (228,880 sq. mi.). Cities: CapitalAntananarivo (pop. about 1,300,000). Other citiesAntsirabe (about 500,000), Mahajanga (about 400,000), Toamasina (about 450,000). Terrain: Mountainous central plateau, coastal plain. Climate: Moderate interior, tropical coasts. People Nationality: Noun and adjectiveMalagasy. Population (mid-2003, World Bank estimate): 16,900,000. Annual population growth rate (1997-2003, World Bank): 3.0%. Ethnic groups: 18 Malagasy tribes; small groups of Comorians, French, Indians, and Chinese. Religions: Traditional beliefs 47%, Christian 45%, Muslim 7%. Languages: Malagasy (official), French. Education: Years compulsory5. Attendance65%. Literacy53%. Health: Infant mortality rate84/1,000. Life expectancy55 yrs. Work force (2000): 8 million. Agriculture80%; industry7%. Government Type: Republic. Independence: June 26, 1960. Constitution: Entered into force in March 1998. Branches: Executivepresident, prime minister, cabinet. LegislativeNational Assembly and Senate. JudicialSupreme Court, High Court of Justice, Constitutional High Court. Subdivisions: Six autonomous provinces (faritany). Political parties: Eight parties won seats in the December 2002 National Assembly elections. The ruling party I Love Madagascar (TIM) holds a solid majority of seats; others holding seats include Be Judged by Your Work (AVI), Rally for Social Democracy (RSPD), Pillar and Podium for the Development of Madagascar (AREMA), Militants for the Development of Madagascar (MFM), Reflection and Action Group for Development in Madagascar (GRAD-Iloafo), Economic Liberalism and Democratic Action for Reconstruction Party (LEADER-Fanilo), and the regional party For A Mature Tamatave. There also dozens of minor parties. Suffrage: Universal at 18. National holiday: June 26. Economy GDP (U.S.$, 2003): $5.5 billion. GDP per capita (World Bank Country Assistance Strategy): $240. Unemployment: no reliable data available. Natural resources: Graphite, chrome, coal, bauxite, ilmenite, nickel, gold, tar sands, semiprecious stones, and hardwoods. Agriculture (29.2% of GDP, 2003, World Bank data): Productsrice, livestock, seafood, coffee, vanilla, sugar, cloves, cotton, sisal, peanuts, and tobacco. Industry (15.4% of GDP, 2003, World Bank data): Typesprocessed food, clothing, textiles, mining, paper, refined petroleum products, glassware, construction, soap, cement, tanning. Trade: Exports - (2003, f.o.b) $852 million): apparel, shrimp, vanilla, coffee, cloves, graphite, essential oils, industrial minerals and gemstones. Major export marketsU.S., France, Germany, Italy, Japan, EU. Imports (2003, c.i.f.) $1,3 billion$1,464 million: foodstuffs, fuel and energy, capital goods, vehicles, consumer goods and electronics. Major suppliersFrance, China, Hong Kong, Belgium, U.S. PEOPLE AND HISTORY Madagascar's population is predominantly of mixed Asian and African origin. Recent research suggests that the island was uninhabited until Indonesian seafarers arrived in roughly the first century A.D., probably by way of southern India and East Africa, where they acquired African wives and slaves. Subsequent migrations from both the Pacific and Africa further consolidated this original mixture, and 18 separate tribal groups emerged. Asian features are most predominant in the central highlands people, the Merina (3 million) and the Betsileo (2 million); the coastal people are of more clearly African origin. The largest coastal groups are the Betsimisaraka (1.5 million) and the Tsimihety and Sakalava (700,000 each). The Malagasy language is of Malayo-Polynesian origin and is generally spoken throughout the island. French is spoken among the educated population of this former French colony. English is becoming more widely spoken and in 2003 the government began a pilot project of introducing the teaching of English into the primary grades of 44 schools, with hopes of taking the project nationwide. Most people practice traditional religions, which tend to emphasize links between the living and the dead. They believe that the dead join their ancestors in the ranks of divinity and that ancestors are intensely concerned with the fate of their living descendants. The Merina and Betsileo reburial practice of famadihana, or "turning over the dead" celebrate this spiritual communion. In this ritual, relatives' remains are removed from the family tomb, rewrapped in new silk shrouds, and returned to the tomb following festive ceremonies in their honor. About 45% of the Malagasy are Christian, divided almost evenly between Roman Catholic and Protestant. Many incorporate the cult of the dead with their religious beliefs and bless their dead at church before proceeding with the traditional burial rites. They also may invite a pastor to attend a famadihana. While many Christians continue these practices, others consider them to be superstitions that should be abandoned. Many of the Christian churches are influential in politics. In the coastal regions of the provinces of Mahajanga and Antsiranana (Diego Suarez), Muslims constitute a significant minority. Muslims are divided between those of Malagasy ethnicity, Indo-Pakistanis, and Comorians. The written history of Madagascar began in the seventh century A.D., when Arabs established trading posts along the northwest coast. European contact began in the 1500s, when Portuguese sea captain Diego Dias sighted the island after his ship became separated from a fleet bound for India. In the late 17th century, the French established trading posts along the east coast. From about 1774 to 1824, it was a favorite haunt for pirates, including Americans, one of whom brought Malagasy rice to South Carolina. Beginning in the 1790s, Merina rulers succeeded in establishing hegemony over the major part of the island, including the coast. In 1817, the Merina ruler and the British governor of Mauritius concluded a treaty abolishing the slave trade, which had been important in Madagascar's economy. In return, the island received British military and financial assistance. British influence remained strong for several decades, during which the Merina court was converted to Presbyterianism, Congregationalism, and Anglicanism. The British accepted the imposition of a French protectorate over Madagascar in 1885 in return for eventual control over Zanzibar (now part of Tanzania) and as part of an overall definition of spheres of influence in the area. Absolute French control over Madagascar was established by military force in 1895-96, and the Merina monarchy was abolished. Malagasy troops fought in France, Morocco, and Syria during World War I. After France fell to the Germans, the Vichy government administered Madagascar. British troops occupied the strategic island in 1942 to preclude its seizure by the Japanese. The Free French received the island from the United Kingdom in 1943. In 1947, with French prestige at low ebb, a nationalist uprising was suppressed after several months of bitter fighting. The French subsequently established reformed institutions in 1956 under the Loi Cadre (Overseas Reform Act), and Madagascar moved peacefully toward independence. The Malagasy Republic was proclaimed on October 14, 1958, as an autonomous state within the French Community. A period of provisional government ended with the adoption of a constitution in 1959 and full independence on June 26, 1960. GOVERNMENT In March1998, Malagasy voters approved a revised Constitution. The principal institutions of the Republic of Madagascar are a presidency, a parliament (National Assembly and Senate), a prime ministry and cabinet, and an independent judiciary. The president is elected by direct universal suffrage for a 5-year term, renewable twice. The National Assembly consists of 160 representatives elected by direct vote every 5 years. The last election was held in December 2002. The Senate consists of 90 senators, two-thirds elected by local legislators and other Grand Electors and one-third appointed by the president, all for 6-year terms. A prime minister and council of ministers carries out day-to-day management of government. The president appoints the prime minister. The prime minister and members of Parliament initiate legislation, and the government executes it. The president can dissolve the National Assembly. For its part, the National Assembly can pass a motion of censure and require the prime minister and council of ministers to step down. The Constitutional Court approves the constitutionality of new laws. Territorial administration is to be determined by legislation. In an effort to decentralize administration, the Constitution calls for the six provinces (faritany) to become autonomous. The six provinces are Antananarivo, Mahajanga, Antsiranana, Toamasina, Fianarantsoa, and Toliary. Principal Government Officials PresidentMarc Ravalomanana Prime MinisterJacques Sylla President of the SenateGuy Rajemison Rakotomaharo President of National AssemblyJean Lahiniriko Vice Prime MinisterZaza Manitranja Ramandimbiarison Minister of DefenseGeneral Petera Behajaina Minister of Economy, Finance and BudgetBenjamin Radavidson Andriamparany Minister of Foreign AffairsMarcel Ranjeva Minister of JusticeLala Henriette Ratsiharovala Ambassador to the U.S.Narisoa Rajaonarivony Ambassador to the UNZina Andrianarivelo-Razafy Madagascar maintains an embassy in the United States at 2374 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 (tel. 202-265-5525). POLITICAL CONDITIONS Madagascar's first President, Philibert Tsiranana, was elected when his Social Democratic Party gained power at independence in 1960 and was reelected without opposition in March 1972. However, he resigned only 2 months later in response to massive antigovernment demonstrations. The unrest continued, and Tsiranana's successor, Gen. Gabriel Ramanantsoa, resigned on February 5, 1975, handing over executive power to Lt. Col. Richard Ratsimandrava, who was assassinated 6 days later. A provisional military directorate then ruled until a new government was formed in June 1975, under Didier Ratsiraka. During the 16 subsequent years of President Ratsiraka's rule, Madagascar continued under a government committed to revolutionary socialism based on the 1975 Constitution establishing a highly centralized state. National elections in 1982 and 1989 returned Ratsiraka for a second and third 7-year presidential term. For much of this period, only limited and restrained political opposition was tolerated, with no direct criticism of the president permitted in the press. With an easing of restrictions on political expression, beginning in the late 1980s, the Ratsiraka regime came under increasing pressure to make fundamental changes. In response to a deteriorating economy, Ratsiraka relaxed socialist economic policies and instituted some liberal, private-sector reforms. These, along with political reforms like the elimination of press censorship in 1989 and the formation of more political parties in 1990, were insufficient to placate a growing opposition movement known as Hery Velona or "Active Forces." A number of already existing political parties and their leaders, among them Albert Zafy and Rakotoniaina Manandafy, anchored this movement which was especially strong in Antananarivo and the surrounding high plateau. In response to largely peaceful mass demonstrations and crippling general strikes, Ratsiraka replaced his prime minister in August 1991 but suffered an irreparable setback soon thereafter when his troops fired on peaceful demonstrators marching on his suburban palace, killing more than 30. In an increasingly weakened position, Ratsiraka acceded to negotiations on the formation of a transitional government. The resulting "Panorama Convention" of October 31, 1991, stripped Ratsiraka of nearly all of his powers, created interim institutions, and set an 18-month timetable for completing a transition to a new form of constitutional government. The High Constitutional Court was retained as the ultimate judicial arbiter of the process. In March 1992, a widely representative National Forum organized by the Malagasy Christian Council of Churches (FFKM) drafted a new Constitution. Troops guarding the proceedings clashed with pro-Ratsiraka "federalists" who tried to disrupt the forum in protest of draft constitutional provisions preventing the incumbent president from running again. The text of the new Constitution was put to a nationwide referendum in August 1992 and approved by a wide margin, despite efforts by federalists to disrupt balloting in several coastal areas. Presidential elections were held on November 25, 1992, after the High Constitutional Court had ruled, over active forces objections, that Ratsiraka could become a candidate. Runoff elections were held in February 1993, and the leader of the Hery Velona movement, Albert Zafy, defeated Ratsiraka. Zafy was sworn in as President on March 27, 1993. After President Zafy's impeachment by the National Assembly in 1996 and the short quasi-presidency of Norbert Ratsirahonana, the 1997 elections once again pitted Zafy and Ratsiraka, with Ratsiraka this time emerging victorious. A National Assembly dominated by members of President Ratsiraka'a political party AREMA subsequently passed the 1998 Constitution, which considerably strengthened the presidency. In December 2001, a presidential election was held in which both major candidates claimed victory. The Ministry of the Interior declared incumbent Ratsiraka of the AREMA party victorious. Marc Ravalomanana contested the results and claimed victory. A political crisis followed in which Ratsiraka supporters cut major transport routes from the primary port city to the capital city, a stronghold of Ravalomanana support. Sporadic violence andconsiderable economic disruption continued until July 2002 when Ratsiraka and several of his prominent supporters fled to exile in France. In addition to political differences, ethnic differences played a role in the crisis and continue to play a role in politics. Ratsiraka is from the coastal Betsimisarka tribe and Ravalomanana comes from the highland Merina tribe. After the end of the 2002 political crisis, President Ravalomanana began many reform projects, forcefully advocating "rapid and durable development" and the launching of a battle against corruption. December 2002 legislative elections gave his newly formed TIM (Tiako-i-MadagasikaraI Love Madagascar) Party a commanding majority in the National Assembly. November 2003 municipal elections were conducted freely, returning a majority of supporters of the president, but also significant numbers of independent and regional opposition figures. Following the crisis of 2002, the President replaced provincial governors with appointed PDSs (Presidents des Delegations Speciales). Subsequent legislation established a structure of 22 regions to decentralize administration. In September 2004, the Government named 22 Regional Chiefs, reporting directly to the President, to implement its decentralization plans. Financing and specific powers for the regional administrations remain to be clarified. ECONOMY Structural reforms began in the late 1980s, initially under pressure form international financial institutions. An initial privatization program (1988-1993) and the development of an export processing zone (EPZ) regime in the early 1990s were key milestones in this effort. A period of significant stagnation from 1991-96 was followed by 5 years of solid economic growth and accelerating foreign investment, driven by a second wave of privatizations and EPZ development. Although structural reforms advanced, governance remained weak and perceived corruption in Madagascar was extremely high. During the period of solid growth from 1997 through 2001, poverty levels remained stubbornly high, especially in rural areas. A six-month political crisis triggered by a dispute over the outcome of the presidential elections held in December 2001 virtually halted economic activity in much of the country in the first half of 2002. Real GDP dropped 12.7% for the year 2002, inflows of foreign investment dropped sharply, and the crisis tarnished Madagascar's budding reputation as an AGOA standout and a promising place to invest. Following resolution of the crisis, the economy rebounded with GDP growth of over 9% in 2003. Currency depreciation and rising inflation in 2004 have hampered economic performance and growth for the year is projected to be 5 percent, with 15% inflation. Following the 2002 political crisis, the government attempted to set a new course and build confidence, in coordination with international financial institutions and the donor community. Madagascar developed a recovery plan in collaboration with the private sector and donors and presented it at a "Friends of Madagascar" conference organized by the World Bank in Paris in July 2002. Donor countries demonstrated their confidence in the new government by pledging $1 billion in assistance over five years. The Malagasy Government identified road infrastructure as its principle priority and underlined its commitment to public-private partnership by establishing a joint public-private sector steering committee. In 2000, Madagascar embarked on the preparation of a Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative. The boards of the IMF and World Bank agreed in December 2000 that the country had reached the decision point for debt relief under the HIPC Initiative and defined a set of conditions for Madagascar to reach the completion point. In October 2004, the boards of the IMF and the World Bank determined that Madagascar had reached the completion point under the enhanced HIPC Initiative. The Madagascar-U.S. Business Council was formed in Madagascar in 2002. The U.S.-Madagascar Business Council was formed in the United States in May 2003, and the two organizations continue to explore ways to work for the benefit of both groups. The government of President Ravalomanana is aggressively seeking foreign investment and is tackling many of the obstacles to such investment, including combating corruption, reforming land-ownership laws, encouraging study of American and European business techniques, and active pursuit of foreign investors. President Ravalomanana rose to prominence through his agro-foods TIKO company, and is known for attempting to apply many of the lessons learned in the world of business to running the government. FOREIGN RELATIONS Madagascar, which has historically been perceived as on the margin of mainstream African affairs, eagerly rejoined the African Union in July 2003 after a 14-month hiatus triggered by the 2002 political crisis. From 1978 until 1991, then-President Ratsiraka emphasized independence and nonalignment and followed an "all points" policy stressing ties with socialist and radical regimes, including North Korea, Cuba, Libya, and Iran. Taking office in 1993, President Albert Zafy expressed his desire for diplomatic relations with all countries. Early in his tenure, he established formal ties with South Korea and sent emissaries to Morocco. Starting in 1997, globalization encouraged the government and President Ratsiraka to adhere to market-oriented policies and to engage world markets. External relations reflect this trend, although Madagascar's physical isolation and strong traditional insular orientation have limited its activity in regional economic organizations and relations with its East African neighbors. It enjoys closer and generally good relations with its Indian Ocean neighborsMauritius, Réunion, and the Comoros Islands. Active relationships with Europe, especially France, Germany, and Switzerland, as well as with Britain, Russia, Japan, India, and China have been strong since independence. President Ravalomanana has stated that he welcomes relations with all countries interested in helping Madagascar to develop. He has consciously sought to strengthen relations with Anglophone countries as a means of balancing traditionally strong French influence. U.S.-MALAGASY RELATIONS Relations with the United States date to the middle 1800s. The two countries concluded a commercial convention in 1867 and a treaty of peace, friendship, and commerce in 1881. Traditionally warm relations suffered considerably during the 1970s, when Madagascar expelled the U.S. ambassador, closed a NASA tracking station, and nationalized two U.S. oil companies. In 1980, relations at the ambassadorial level were restored. Throughout the troubled period, commercial and cultural relations remained active. In 1990, Madagascar was designated as a priority aid recipient, and assistance increased from $15 million in 1989 to $40 million in 1993. Recent U.S. assistance has contributed to a population census and family planning programs; conservation of Madagascar's remarkable biodiversity, private sector development, agriculture, democracy and governance initiatives; and media training. The Ravalomanana government is especially positive about ties with the United States. U.S. Embassy Officials AmbassadorJames D. McGee Deputy Chief of MissionZachary Teich USAID DirectorStephen M. Haykin Defense AttacheCatherine Ripley Public Affairs OfficerWilliam Cook Consular OfficerDavid Jea Political/Economic/Commercial OfficerRobert Gianfranceschi Management OfficerVera Pauli-Widenhouse Peace Corps DirectorWilliam Bull The U.S. Embassy in Madagascar is located at 14, rue Rainitovo, Antsahavola, Antananarivo (tel. 261-20-22-212-57, 033-44-22.000; fax 261-20-345-39. The postal address is Ambassade Americaine, B.P. 620, Antananarivo, Madagascar. TRAVEL AND BUSINESS INFORMATION The U.S. Department of State's Consular Information Program provides Consular Information Sheets, Travel Warnings, and Public Announcements. Consular Information Sheets exist for all countries and include information on entry requirements, currency regulations, health conditions, areas of instability, crime and security, political disturbances, and the addresses of the U.S. posts in the country. Travel Warnings are issued when the State Department recommends that Americans avoid travel to a certain country. Public Announcements are issued as a means to disseminate information quickly about terrorist threats and other relatively short-term conditions overseas which pose significant risks to the security of American travelers. Free copies of this information are available by calling the Bureau of Consular Affairs at 202-647-5225 or via the fax-on-demand system: 202-647-3000. Consular Information Sheets and Travel Warnings also are available on the Consular Affairs Internet home page: http://travel.state.gov. Consular Affairs Tips for Travelers publication series, which contain information on obtaining passports and planning a safe trip abroad are on the internet and hard copies can be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, telephone: 202-512-1800; fax 202-512-2250. Emergency information concerning Americans traveling abroad may be obtained from the Office of Overseas Citizens Services at (202) 647-5225. For after-hours emergencies, Sundays and holidays, call 202-647-4000. The National Passport Information Center (NPIC) is the U.S. Department of State's single, centralized public contact center for U.S. passport information. Telephone: 1-877-4USA-PPT (1-877-487-2778). Customer service representatives and operators for TDD/TTY are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays. Travelers can check the latest health information with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. A hotline at 877-FYI-TRIP (877-394-8747) and a web site at http://www.cdc.gov/travel/index.htm give the most recent health advisories, immunization recommendations or requirements, and advice on food and drinking water safety for regions and countries. A booklet entitled Health Information for International Travel (HHS publication number CDC-95-8280) is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, tel. (202) 512-1800. Information on travel conditions, visa requirements, currency and customs regulations, legal holidays, and other items of interest to travelers also may be obtained before your departure from a country's embassy and/or consulates in the U.S. (for this country, see "Principal Government Officials" listing in this publication). U.S. citizens who are long-term visitors or traveling in dangerous areas are encouraged to register at the Consular section of the U.S. embassy upon arrival in a country by filling out a short form and sending in a copy of their passports. This may help family members contact you in case of an emergency. Further Electronic Information Department of State Web Site. Available on the Internet at http:// www.state.gov, the Department of State web site provides timely, global access to official U.S. foreign policy information, including Background Notes and daily press briefings along with the directory of key officers of Foreign Service posts and more. 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46. CIA - The World Factbook -- Madagascar
    Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues.  
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47. UK Foreign Office - Country Profiles Madagascar
    Overview of country's geography, history, politics, economy, international relations, travel and current affairs.  
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48. Madagascar - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
    Hyperlinked encyclopedia article covers the history, government and politics, geography, economy, demographics, language and culture of the African country in the Indian Ocean.  
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    Extractions: not observed UTC Internet TLD .mg Calling code The Republic of Madagascar , or Madagascar , is a borderless island nation in the Indian Ocean , off the eastern coast of Africa . Madagascar is the 4th largest island in the world . It is the home of five percent of the world's plant and animal species , 80 percent of them unique to Madagascar. Among its most notable examples of biodiversity are the lemur family of primates and its baobab trees Territorial Subdivisions ... edit Main article: History of Madagascar The written history of Madagascar began in the 7th century , when Arabs established trading posts along the northwest coast. European contact began in the

49. Madagascar Profile: Geography
    madagascar People; Encyclopedia geography of madagascar. Got a question?Ask it in our forums. Forum discussion geography  
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50. Encyclopedia: Geography Of Madagascar
    Other descriptions of geography of madagascar. Location Southern Africa, islandin the Indian Ocean, east of Mozambique. Geographic coordinates 20 00 S,  
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51. Madagascar - GEOGRAPHY
    madagascar Table of Contents. Topography. madagascar can be divided into fivegeographical regions the east coast, the Tsaratanana Massif,  
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    Extractions: GEOGRAPHY Madagascar Table of Contents Madagascar can be divided into five geographical regions: the east coast, the Tsaratanana Massif, the central highlands, the west coast, and the southwest. The highest elevations parallel the east coast, whereas the land slopes more gradually to the west coast. The Tsaratanana Massif region at the north end of the island contains, at 2,880 meters, the highest point on the island and, north of this, the Montagne d'Ambre (Ambohitra), which is of volcanic origin. The coastline is deeply indented; two prominent features are the excellent natural harbor at Antsiranana (Diégo Suarez), just south of the Cap d'Ambre (Tanjon' i Bobaomby), and the large island of Nosy-Be to the west. The mountainous topography to the south, however, limits the potential of the port at Antsiranana by impeding the flow of traffic from other parts of the island. The west coast, composed of sedimentary formations deposited in several layers over time, is more indented than the east coast, especially in the northwest, thus offering a number of fine harbors sheltered from cyclones, such as the harbor at Mahajanga. Deep bays and well-protected harbors have attracted explorers, traders, and pirates from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East since ancient times; thus, the area has served as an important bridge between Madagascar and the outside world. Yet the broad alluvial plains found on the coast between Mahajanga and Toliara, which are believed to have great agricultural potential, are thinly inhabited and remain largely unexploited.

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55. Madagascar - Geography
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    Extractions: By Ekaterina Zhdanova-Redman Think about your favorite story. Maybe it came from a book you've read. Or maybe it's from a movie. Does it have lots of adventure? Does it have a hero or a bad guy? Many people like stories about princesses and knights and castles and horses. Some people like stories about spaceships and aliens. And there are some who like stories about pirates. Are you one of those people? Have you ever been to the ocean? It's a wonderful place with, of course, lots of water. It is amazing to look as far as you can see, and see nothing but water! Try to imagine a time when there were no airplanes. How would you cross the ocean? You would have to get on a ship and spend weeks out on the water. There was a time when sailing was the only way to travel around the globe. People and different things were sent everywhere by ship. Tea was bought in China and then sent to England by ship. Sailors from Europe explored new places. Many times, they would send home gold, expensive jewels, and other things from their trips.

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    Extractions: COUNTRY STUDIES Madagascar Madagascar can be divided into five geographical regions: the east coast, the Tsaratanana Massif, the central highlands, the west coast, and the southwest. The highest elevations parallel the east coast, whereas the land slopes more gradually to the west coast. The Tsaratanana Massif region at the north end of the island contains, at 2,880 meters, the highest point on the island and, north of this, the Montagne d'Ambre (Ambohitra), which is of volcanic origin. The coastline is deeply indented; two prominent features are the excellent natural harbor at Antsiranana (Diégo Suarez), just south of the Cap d'Ambre (Tanjon' i Bobaomby), and the large island of Nosy-Be to the west. The mountainous topography to the south, however, limits the potential of the port at Antsiranana by impeding the flow of traffic from other parts of the island. The west coast, composed of sedimentary formations deposited in several layers over time, is more indented than the east coast, especially in the northwest, thus offering a number of fine harbors sheltered from cyclones, such as the harbor at Mahajanga. Deep bays and well-protected harbors have attracted explorers, traders, and pirates from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East since ancient times; thus, the area has served as an important bridge between Madagascar and the outside world. Yet the broad alluvial plains found on the coast between Mahajanga and Toliara, which are believed to have great agricultural potential, are thinly inhabited and remain largely unexploited.

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