- Madagascar - Wikipedia
This isolation allowed native plants and animals to evolve in relative seclusion; as a result, Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot and one of the world's 17 megadiverse countries, with over 90% of its wildlife being endemic The island has a subtropical to tropical maritime climate
- Madagascar | History, Population, Languages, Map, Facts | Britannica
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
- Madagascar - The World Factbook
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- Madagascar - A Country Profile - Nations Online Project
Madagascar shares maritime borders with Comoros, France (Mayotte and Réunion), Mauritius, Mozambique and Seychelles The fourth-largest island in the world has been isolated for about 80 million years, and many of its plants and animals are unique to the island
- Country Facts | Madagascar
Formerly an independent kingdom, Madagascar became a French colony in 1896, but regained its independence in 1960 During 1992-93, free presidential and National Assembly elections were held, ending 17 years of single-party rule
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Madagascar in depth country profile Unique hard to find content on Madagascar Includes customs, culture, history, geography, economy current events, photos, video, and more
- Madagascar - New World Encyclopedia
Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, off the eastern coast of Africa with a population of more than 18 million The main island, also called Madagascar, is the fourth largest island in the world
- Complete guide to Madagascar - Lonely Planet | Africa | Africa
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