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MADAGASCAR

MADAGASCAR

IS A COUNTRY AND ISLAND WHERE YOU NEED TO SEE

MADAGASCARGeografic FeaturesUnique LifeHuman Life

GEOGRAFC FEATURES

Where is it in the World?In South Africa

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How you go to there?

AirMad ParisMilanBangkokFrom BoatMauriceComorosNairobiJohannesbourg

TravelFrom Europe, the best connections are with Air Madagascar ("AirMad"), Air France or Corsair from Paris to Antananarivo. AirMad also flies from Milan to Antananarivo Travelers from the east typically fly using links from Air Mauritius . Air Madagascar has a twice weekly service from Bangkok to Antananarivo.Air Madagascar also operates a weekly service between Nairobi and Antananarivo.Flights from Johannesburg, South Africa, using Air Madagascar codeshared with SA Airlink. Flights run 6 days a week.The only regular link is from Toamasina on the east coast and Mauritius via Reunion. From boat

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How is the weather in Madagascar?Two SeasonsA hot, rainy season from November to AprilA cooler, dry season from May to OctoberAlong the coast -> TropicalIn the South -> AridThunderstorms Common At rainy season In the central highlandsLighting Serious hazard

Madagascar has two seasons: a hot, rainy season from November to April, and a cooler, dry season from May to October.The climate is tropical along the coast and arid in the SouthThunderstorms are common during the rainy season in the central highlands, and lightning is a serious hazard

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UNIQUE LIFEMix of plants and animal%90 of plants -> nowhere else in the WorldMadagascars varied fauna and floraTo endagered by human activityTo lost %90 of original forest since the arrival of human

UniqueMadagascar has had in unique mix of planet and animal90% of plants andanimals are found nowhere else in the worldmadagascar's varied fauna and flora are endangered by human activity.Madagascar has lost more than %90 of original forest since the arrival of humans7

Different Animals

Freaky GeckoTail -> to store waterTongue ->for dust removal on eyes

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Different Animals

Dancing SifakaOne dancing shown in the Berenty Nature ReserveDistinct coloration with white fur Black face

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Different Animals

Giraffe WeevilA weevil endemicThe extended neck that assits in nest building and fighting

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Strange Plants

Pitcher plantsCarnivorousOutside -> Flavored liquidInside -> Enzyme in water

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Strange Plants

Baobab TreeSome people live insideThe bark -> For cloth and ropeThe leaves -> For condiments and medicine

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Strange Plants

Travellers PalmIn the stem -> water that you can drink

HUMAN LFEHow Many People Live?Over 22 million people live in Madagascar last yearOffical language First MalagasySecond France

Life styleThe Malagasy population is known for being pacifist and tolerant. They are strongly attached to their customs and practices, namely in villages and rural communities. Therefore, be respectful of traditions, and in particular of elderly people and respect local taboos and prohibitions scrupulouslyFor example, there are communities who do not like their childrens heads to be caressed. Before taking photographs of a person or a group of people, please ask for their permission first. Lastly, nudism is not allowed on beaches.People of Madagascar and their language are Malagasy..

About a third of the people live in cities or towns. Most live in rural areas. Antananarivo, the capital, is the largest city, with a population about one and a half million people. Other main cities or towns are Toamasina, Mahajanga, Fianarantsoa and Toliara.

Village houses in the highlands

Most people follow traditional religions. They believe that the dead join their ancestors, and that ancestors remain concerned about their living descendants. Less than half of the Malagasy are Christian. Many people follow both Christian religion and traditional beliefs.

Education is compulsory for five years in Madagascar. Each area is in charge of its own schools. In 2001, Madagascar had one of the highest literacy rates in Africa. Most children go to primary school, and a growing number attend secondary school. There is a university at Antananarivo.

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How Is Their Characteristics?People of MadagascarPacifist and tolerantRespectful of traditional Dont like their children heads to be caressedBefore taking photograph -> ask for their permission firstlyNudism is not allowed on beaches Religions;Traditional beliefs > Christian

How Is The Tourism?About 550,000 tourist in 2012Encourage every year average rate %10Natural history -> A large part of its visitorsTHE MOST POPULAR PLACE FOR TOURSM;

Tourism312,000 tourists visited Madagascar in 2006. Since 1990, the number of tourists in the country has grown at an average rate of 11% each year. 60% of its tourists are French,[6] who form the majority of Madagascar's tourists because of cultural and historical links between the countries and flight routes.[7] Highly educated people who are interested in the country's botany, lemurs,[7] birds,[8] or natural history also make up a large part of its visitors. These visitors often travel as part of a tour and stay in the country for a long period of time. Most of Madagascar's tourism is low volume, high cost tourism.[7]In the mid 1990s, tourism was the country's second largest export earner, bringing in US$50 million annually.[3] For 2007, tourism's contribution to Madagascar's GDP (direct and indirect impact) was estimated to account for 6.3% of GDP and 206,000 jobs (5.1% total employment).[6]The tourist industry was badly damaged in late 2001 because of a political crisis and following economic recession. The number of tourists in 2002 fell, but the tourism industry subsequently recovered and continued to grow steadily.[7]

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5. Avenue of the Baobabs

4. Nosy Be

3. Tsingy de Bemaraha

2. Isalo National Park

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1. Ile Sainte Marie

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10. Ronomafa National Park

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9. Masoala National Park

8. Andasibe Mantadia Nationla Park

7. Royal Hill of Ambohimanga

6. Ifaty