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Location:
Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Mozambique
Population:
15,506,472 (July 2000 est.)
Ethnic groups:
Malayo-Indonesian (Merina and related Betsileo), Cotiers (mixed African, Malayo-Indonesian, and Arab
ancestry - Betsimisaraka, Tsimihety, Antaisaka, Sakalava), French, Indian, Creole, Comoran
Religions:
indigenous beliefs 52%, Christian 41%, Muslim 7%
Languages:
French (official), Malagasy (official)
Area:
total: 587,040 sq km
land: 581,540 sq km
water: 5,500 sq km
Natural resources:
graphite, chromite, coal, bauxite, salt, quartz, tar sands, semiprecious stones, mica, fish, hydropower
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- Air Madagascar -- Explore Madagascar
- Madagascar: Table of Contents
- The World Factbook 2000 -- Madagascar
- Consular Information Sheet
- Virtual Field Trip to Madagascar - learn more about Madagascar's history, flora, fauna, and way of life. Also get information about CARE's development work on the island's villages and cities.
- Discovery Channel: Humpbacks of Madagascar - research expedition daily reports, audio and video, whale behavior and migration, and more.
- Living Edens: Madagascar, A World Apart - best known for its lemurs, colorful chameleons, stunning orchids, and towering baobab trees, Madagascar is home to some of the world's most unique flora and fauna.
- NOVA: The Wilds of Madagascar - explore the lost world and follow the efforts of scientists trying to capture and study a catlike predator known as the fossa and an extremely rare lemur called the silky sifaka.
- Eclipse 2001 Madagascar - official site of the Malagasy National Committee for the Solar Eclipse in June 2001 provides information about the eclipse and the country.
- Conspectus of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar Project - includes pictures.
- Madagascar Maps - features administrative, travel, and overview maps.
- Political Map of Madagascar
- Lonely Planet - Destination Madagascar
- Madagascar - features map of country and of Tana, photographs, country information, and more.
- Madagascar - The Raimbow Island - general information: fauna, flora, history, culture, ethnology, tourism, music, map, practical guide, links and research.
- Madagascar Pictures - learn about Madagascar from pictures, musical instruments, and links.
- U.S. Library of Congress Country Study: Madagascar - covers historical setting, society, economy, government, and more.
- Reptel Madagascar - features photos, history, location map, and details of the breeding program.
- Oceane's Dream - offers dive cruises and training in Nosy Be, Madagascar.
- Green Madgascar Tours - offering tour packages of Madagascar from 9-11 days in duration.
- Madagascar Grace Tours - offers tours and hiking trips focusing on indigenous plants and animals.
- Trajectoire - motorbike rental and tours in Madagascar.
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