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MADAGASCAR

  • A huge nation off the coast of Africa
  • Home of many rainforests, beaches, and reefs.
  • Nations capital, Antananarivo, has hillsides of royal palaces and burial grounds
  • The capital holds the "Avenue of the Baobabs" which is a dirt road with massive centuries old trees.
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CULTURE

  • Origins of culture come from the Malagasy people. The most popular ethnic group is the Merida people.
  • The woven Lamba is the national dress.
  • The people often eat Malagasy cuisine which is rice and a variety of vegetables for every meal
  • The Zebu cattle is considered sacred. They are an embodiment of the owners wealth.
  • The languages spoken are Malagasy and French.
3.

CULTURE

  • One central belief is the power of the dead (razana).
  • Deceased family members will look after their descendants.
  • Because of this each family has a set of rules they must obey in order to ensure razana.
  • About half of the population have converted to Christianity.
  • Many women practice weaving hats at a young age. The more experienced you are the more money you can make.
4.

ECONOMY

  • Has become one of the poorest countries due to natural hazards such as: cyclones, drought, and locust.
  • Although, 82% join the market of the agriculture industry. Along with tourism,textile, and mining industries
  • High producers of coffee and vanilla.
  • Based on the sacredness of the Zebu there are often many fights where herdsmen defend their cattle with spears against armed professional rustlers.
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SCHOOL

  • Every child starts at primary school which is 1st through 5th grade.
  • Junior second school is next which is 6th through 9th grade. This is normally kids last year because they cannot afford the rest.
  • Then on to Secondary school. These students are the seniors (10 through 12th grade).
  • Now school is no longer obligated.
  • Students who can attend normally attend Vocational tertiary school which has about 40,000 students.
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SAFETY

  • Citizens are encouraged to keep up with the latest news
  • Busy traffic can cause big, sometimes violent,crowds.
  • To avoid altercations avoid political gatherings, and travel in safe areas.
  • Be on alert for random police checkpoints for everyone's safety.
  • Be aware of an increase in armed attacks, carjackings, pick pocketing, and purse snatching.
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ANIMALS

  • Home to over 250,000 species of animals.
  • Most of them happen to be lemurs such as: Black, Dwarf, Bamboo, Indri, and ring tailed plus many more.
  • Other animals include the flying fox bat, fossa, chameleon, crocodiles, tomato frog, flat-tailed geckos, comet moths, aye-ayes, the boa constrictor, and the long eared owl.
  • Many live in the rainforests.
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GOVERNMENT

  • Although it has been through some pretty rough times the government is starting to pick up under the revised constitution.
  • President- Henry Rajaonarimampianina.
  • A Republic unitary
  • Semi-presidential system where the president is elected for 5 years.
  • Offices are president, prime minister, and cabinet ministers.
  • 18 years old to vote and 21 years old to be elected in office.
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NEGATIVES

  • As of 2003, 70% of the population is below government poverty level.
  • 45th most corrupt nation but the previous year it was 4th.
  • For people there is a low life expectancy, poor health care, periodic famine, and hand to mouth eating.
  • There is a lot of human trafficking due to bad government.
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NATURALIZATION

  • Unlike the U.S you are not a citizen if you are born in Madagascar; you are only granted this in cases of child abandonment.
  • In the U.S you have to be fingerprinted, pay $595 plus $85. You have to have an interview, and own a green card for five years.
  • In Madagascar you have to be 18 years old, be good character, have good mental health and physical shape.
  • Only the father has to be a citizen of Madagascar.
  • You spend two years on probation.
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NATURALIZATION

  • In both the U.S and Madagascar you have to find out if you are elegible.
  • You are not elegible if you commit a crime; however, in Madagascar you just can't commit a crime within one year of trying to become a citizen.
  • Both have oath ceremonies.
  • You can be deprived a citizenship if you commit a crime against the government.

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