Madagascar

Where is Madagascar?

Antananarivo

Statistics•Population: 20,653,556•Pop. Growth rate: 3%•Urban pop: 29%•Nationality: Malagasy•Ethnicity:

Malyo-indonesian and Coiters•Official Languages: English, French, Malagasy•Religions: Indigionous Beliefs: 54%, 41% Christian, 7% Muslum•Literacy: 69%• Education 3.1% of GDP

2009 CoopPres. Marc Ravalomanana overthrown

Democratically electedSevere limits on speech, assembly, ect. (everything

except religion)President Andry Rajoelina

Leader of the High Authority of Transition in Madagascar

Had been mayor of AntananarivoDissolved the parliamentPromised free elections by fall of 2010

Government

Kingdom of Madagascar Ruled the nearby waters and controlled sea

trade around southern AfricaAbolished slave trade in 1795Mid 1850’s prohibited Christianity

Queen Ranavolona the Cruel1883 France invades

British accept it as a French protectorateFrench seize full power in 1895

Historical Events

Malagasy fought alongside the French during WWII, and were under control of the Vichy French until 1942Madagascar Plan

Malagasy Republic gained autonomy in 1958Full independence June 26, 1960

History Cont.

Republic of MadagascarCapitol: AntananarivoJudicial:

Based on French civil law and Malagasy lawAccepts compulsory ICJ jurisdictions with

reservationsLike many countries, has compulsory military

service

Government Structure

Andry Rajoelina •Young: Just 34•Has the support of most of the people and all of the military.

Dabbled with Socialism, but back to full privatization

Agriculture and fishing Poverty Rampant

GDP per capita: $1,000 (212th of 229)Qatar: $110,000US: $49,000Belarus: $11,800Iraq: $3,700

Economy

Claims French are still “Illegally colonizing” a few islands around the country, not a large dispute.

Produces cannabis, mostly for domestic consumption (est. consumption rates = est. production rates)

Transshipment stop for Heroin (Most likely from Afghanistan through Pakistan)

Notes

Poor countryAlways sides with development and reduction

of slumsHas legitimacy issues

Has not sided with traditionally abrasive governments

Has a bit of a drug problemGovt. supports the use of recreational drugsDoes not side with Western countries’ attempt

to stop drug trade.

Summary