Madagascar

HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY

• Colonized by France in 1896
• Gained independence from France: vingt-six juin 1960
• Home to 5% of the world's species and many are native only to Madagasar.
• French, Malagasy, & English are the most common languages.
• French: language of trade in big towns

Tourist Sights

• Capital city: Antananarivo
• Beaches
• National parks
• Ancient sacred spots of Malagasy people
• Rova of Antananarivo: royal palace

BEACHES

• Lle Sainte Marie: protected bays & wrecks of pirate ships
• Morondava: beautiful white sandy beach & safe to swim
• Nosy Be: small island, tropical beaches & excellent seafood restaurants
• Ifaty: ideal for diving, snorkeling, and fishing

FRENCH INFLUENCES

• 40% Christians
• Roman Catholicism spread during colonization.
• Exceptional French influenced and styled food

CULTURAL EVENTS

• Alahamady Be:Malagasy New year (March)
• Santabury: first rice harvest (April/May)
• Feria Oramena: celebration of lobster population with carnival (June)

COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS TOURISTS

• "The beauty of magnificent rainforest and unique culture is certainly a reason to visit.
• "The rich history and natural beauty would attract anybody"
• "J'aime manger leur unique nourriture"
• "J'aime nager dans avec le tortue"
• "The beautiful landscape and beaches would make me come back any day"

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