Did you know that – from an ecological point of view, Madagascar is unique and fantastic? About 10 percent of Madagascar’s territory is covered by national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, wildlife sanctuaries, and other protected areas, home to rare wildlife (some endangered species) and subtropical wilderness. Some areas have not changed much since independence. For these reasons, like Ecuador, Indonesia, Australia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), it has one of the richest ecosystems of the developing countries in the world. Finally, the island’s rich biodiversity was the inspiration for the 2005 Disney movie “Madagascar”.
Geography
Did you know – Madagascar, once the seat of an ancient kingdom, is located on the Indian Ocean and is the fifth-largest island in the world, after Greenland (Danish territory), Papua New Guinea and Borneo (Indonesia / Malaysia / Brunei Darussalam). The island is covered with mountains, valleys, and rainforests (40% of the country is forested); there are streams, volcanic lakes, and rivers. It also has mangroves, coastal forests and coral reefs. On the world stage, Madagascar is known for its amazing ecology, from rare animals to unique plants. Antananarivo is the capital of the island. Other cities include Toamasina and Autsirabe, as well as Mahajanga and Fianarantsoa.
Economy
Did you know – vanilla is the mainstay of the economy, followed by coffee, seafood, chromite, and cloves, as well as seafood and oil. On the other hand, the French-speaking nation has few mineral resources, but it is one of the largest graphite producers in Africa. Strangely enough, the United States of America imports large amounts of graphite from Madagascar.
Independence
Did you know – On June 26, 1960, after a 75-year French occupation, Madagascar became a newly independent country on Earth. After 1960 it has strong ties to Paris. In this context, the island is culturally and economically part of the French-speaking world. Meanwhile, Madagascar has had relatively peaceful years of democracy since the 1990s.
Tourism
Did you know – Inspired by the examples of Seychelles, Kenya and Mauritius and other successful African countries, the Republic of Madagascar is trying to consolidate its tourism sector. It is a perfect place for tourists looking for a new destination. The island has enormous tourist potential: one of the few countries with an unspoiled environment. For example, the Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve and Atsinanana National Park,two of the island’s most amazing places, are home to lemurs, the national symbol of Madagascar, dugongs, tenrecs, mongooses, and aye-aes, as well as an amazing variety species of amphibians, reptiles, and arachnids. In addition to being home to many nature reserves, the French-speaking nation offers other attractions: indigenous traditions, fascinating history, scenic landscapes, unique culture, picturesque towns and of course pristine beaches. Because of the isolation, most beaches are pristine. At the same time, the island is an ideal destination for bird watching. It certainly offers authentic experiences!
Madagascar and Miss Universe
Did You Know – The Island first appeared in Miss Universe in July 1961 when Miss Madagascar, Jacqueline Robertson, entered America.
Language
Did you know – Madagascar and French are the official languages in the country. In addition, it has other native dialects.
United Nations
Did you know – In the second half of the 20th century, on September 20, 1960, the island joined the United Nations. At the same time, it became a member of the Non-Aligned Movement, the most powerful organization in the Third World.
Nobel Prize for Literature
Did you know: French novelist Claude Simón, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1985, was born in Madagascar.
Woman & power
Did you know – Queen Ranavalona I ruled Madagascar from 1828 to 1861. Historically, she is one of Africa’s best-known female leaders.
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