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1.
MADAGASCAR
ABBY HANNA AND KENZIE HOCKING
2.
POPULATION
22,293,914 is the population of Madagascar.
Antananarivo 1,391,433 Toamasina 206,373
Antsirabe 186,253 and Fianarantosa 167,227
http://www.geonames.org/MG/largest-cities-in-madagascar.html
http://countryeconomy.com/demography/population/madagascar
3.
ETHNIC GROUPS
The largest and the most dominate of the groups it the
MERINA people. They are scattered through out this island.
The name MERINA name is said to mean elevated people.
http://m.search.eb.com/topic/355562#279540.toc
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ETHNIC GROUPS CONTINUED
The second largest groups is the BETSIMISARAKA
(the inseparable multitude)who live generally in the east
They speak a dialect of Malagasy. It was found in early
18th century by Ratsimilaha.
http://m.search.eb.com/topic/355562#279540.toc
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ETHINC GROUPS CONTINUED
The third most numerous group is BETSILOE (invincible multitude)
who inhabit the plateau around Fianarantosa. They live in the
Central highlands of south central Madagascar. Found in early
19th century
http://m.search.eb.com/topic/355562#279540.toc
6.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Graphitc, chromite, coal, bauxite,
Rare earth elements, salt, quartz,
Tar sanels, semiprecious slones,
Mica, fish, and hydro power.
Http://www.indexmundi.com/Madagascar/naturalresources.html
7.
WARS
Battle of Madagascar was the British campaign to capture Vichy
French controlled Madagascar during World War 11. It began
With Operation Ironclad, on May 5th 1942.
http://www.warhistoryonline.com/war-articles/battle-madagascar.html
8.
INDUSTRIES
Many of Madagascar's deposits inside national park and hence
Off limits to development. Manufacturing is an area of some success
Greatly stimulated by export focused industries. It's main products
Are clothing 48%, handicrafts 13%. Textiles are another important export
Supported by Madagascar's cotton industry and low wage rates,
9.
INDUSTRIES CONTINUED
Accounts for 15% of manufacturing production
Http://www.nationencyclopedia.com/ecomincs/Africa/Madagascar-
INDUSTRY.HTML
10.
GOVERNMENT
Madagascar is a republic government.
The Republic of Madagascar began with the establishment of the
Constitution of the nation in 1992. Then the constitution of down the
Structural and financial set up of Madagascar government and politics.
Http://www.mapsforworld.com/madagascar/government-and-politics/
11.
PHYSICAL FEATURES
Mt. Maromkotra one of the major physical features in Madagascar.
It's located in Northern Madagascar. Highest point in Madagascar. It's 9,436
Feet tall. It's a challenging climb for those who dare.
http://milesandhenry.weebly.com/physical-features.html
12.
PHYSICAL FEATURES CONTINUED
The waterfalls of Andringitra are the two waterfalls of Andringitra.
Known as Riandahy and Rianbovy. Located in Andringitra
National park in the southeast part of Madagascar.
http://milesandhenry.weebly.com/physical-features.html
13.
PHYSICAL FEATURES CONTINUED
Ankarana National Park contains many different types of landform.
There are rain forest, plateaus, caves, canyons, ridges, and valleys. There
Are exotic wildlife everywhere in the park
http://milesandhenry.weebly.com/physical-features.html
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COUNTRY FLAG
15.
EDUCATION
It's divided into primary education 6-11 years, and secondary education
Sub divided into junior 12-15 years and senior 16-18 years. A recent survey
Noted that around 1/3 of all childern in Madagascar have to access to school
44% of all girls stay home instead of coming to school
http://www.child-sponsorship.com/madagascar_education.html
16.
CLIMATE
Two seasons a hot,rainy season from November to April
And a cooler,dry season from May to October. Thunderstorms
Are common during the rainy season in the central uplands. And lighting
is a serous hazard because the central uplands are drier and cooler
http://www.wildmadagascar.org/overview/loc/19-climate.html
17.
HISTORICAL EVENTS
In June 1975 Lieutenant-commander Didier Ratsiraka was named head
Of state. Then the country was renamed the Democratic Republic of Madagascar
Ratsiraka was then elected a 7 year term for president. Then in 1976 Ratsiraka
Forms the arena party. Over the years he increased state control over the economy
But in 1986 he changed tack and promotes a market economy.
18.
HISTORICAL EVENT CONTINUED
Http://www.bbc.com/news/worlds-Africa-13864364
19.
LEADER OF MADAGASCAR
Hery Rajaaorimampianina is the president.
Here was 55 at the time he took office
He is also a former finance minister. They seen it has
a major step towards restoring democracy when he comes president
Http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13861845
20.
COUNTRYS SIZE
The land area is 587,039 square kilometers
Madgascar is a little less then twice the size of Arizona.
It's the 4th largest island. It's coastline of 3,000 miles
Http://www,nationencyclopedia.com/economics/Africa/Madagascar.html
21.
ARTICLE
"Uncontrolled locust plague" in June Madagascar was affected badly
By a uncontrolled locust plague. By September it was expected to infest
2/3 of the island. If they don't check, the locusts will ruin the rest of the
Crops and more the 1/2 the crops. About 13 million peoples food and
Life's are at stake.
22.
ARTICLE CONTINUED
The UN agency said they really need funding to start
Emergency operations on Madagascar to prevent "a serious food crisis"
The typical treatment of locust plague is large scale spaying of insecticides
Http://www.afrol.com/article/38308
23.
AGRICULTURE
Much of the land is unsuitable for cultivation because of its mountains
Terrain. Only about 5% of the land area is cultivated. Agriculture
Accounts for about for about 30% of GPD and employs 75%
Of the work force.
Http://wow.nationencyclopedia.com/Africa/Madagascar-AGRICULTURE.HTML
Kenzie Hocking
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