Madagascar

By Michael Banks

Introduction• Madagascar is an island nation in the Indian

Ocean off the south eastern coast of Africa. The main island, also called Madagascar, is the fourth-largest island in the world. Two thirds of the population live on an equivalent of 76p a day.

When was it found?

• The island was first found by Europeans after being sighted over 500 years ago by a Portuguese ship on the new route to India.

Madagascar’s Geography

• Madagascar is divided into 6 provinces:Antananarivo (1), Fianarantsoa (2), Toamasina (3),

Antsiranana (4), Mahajanga (5) and Toliara (6)

Geography Cont..

• At 587,000 km², Madagascar is the world's 46th-largest country and the fourth largest island.

Food

Madagascan food is different to English Food

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Madagascar