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-17.586103, 48.222116~'''[[Amparafaravola]]'''~~;
-13.613750, 48.378111~'''[[Ampahakabe]]'''~~;
-14.158583, 50.147450~'''[[Ampasy]]'''~~;
-13.869635, 48.518713~'''[[Antanamazava]]'''~~;
-13.53538806794388,48.351758013092024~'''[[Doany]]'''~~;
-13.88254, 48.528887~'''[[Maevatanana_(Ambanja)|Maevatanana]]''' (Ambanja)~~;
-12.9827, 48.486435~'''[[Nosy Betalinjona]]'''~~;
-13.424905503324215,48.3633258864615~'''[[Nosy Vorona]]'''~~;
-13.510296, 47.961524~'''[[Nosy_Antsoha_(south_of_Nosy_Be)|Nosy Antsoha]]''' (south of Nosy Be)~~;
The country is divided into six provinces, each named after its capital: Antananarivo, Antsiranana, Fianarantsoa, Mahajanga, Toliara, and Toamasina also known as Tamatave.
The continent separated from Africa 165 million years ago, and since then its flora and fauna have evolved according to its own fantasy, like nowhere else in the world: Lemurs are known worldwide, but the red island (on account of its vividly coloured soil) is home to several endemic species of chameleons, fossas, frogs, birds, snakes, jumping rats, baobabs, carnivorous plants, orchids and many more strange "living beings"! With the lemurs, 80% of its flora, 40% of its birds, 98% of its reptiles being endemic, Madagascar is a naturalist's promised land! The same is true for the Malagasy people, about 20 million: A unique blend of African and Asian, whose culture resembles no other worldwide. The population is divided in 18 [[Ethnic Groups|ethnic groups]]. The nomad [[Vezo]] fisherman swears only by the sea, the zebu is everything to the [[Bara]] of the desertic south, while land is the greatest wealth for the [[Betsileo]] of the Malagasy "altiplano". The relative isolation of the island due to geography and recent history, kept the traditional way of living, rites and the [[Tromba|ancestral beliefs]], very lively and genuine. For the traveller avid to find something different, a dream! Madagascar has it all: Deserted beaches, tropical forests, mountains, spiny forests, rice-terraced highlands.<br><br>
'''Madagascar in Numbers'''<br>
* Capital: Antananarivo<br>
* Population in 2020mid 2024: 2731,691964,018956<br>
* Area: 587,295km²<br>
* Length from north to south: 1,600km<br>
'''News'''<br>
* [httphttps://www.lexpressmada.com L'Express]* [httphttps://www.madagascar-tribune.com Madagascar Tribune]* [httphttps://www.midi-madagasikara.mg Midi Madagasikara]* [[Coronavirus Madagascar|Coronavirus in Madagascar]]<br><br>
'''Nature'''<br>
* [[Birds of Madagascar]]
* [[Lemurs of Madagascar]]
* [[Flowers and Trees]]
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[[Image:Marojejy_National_Park_58320120506 074030 dsc00325.jpg|link=Trek_to_Marojejy_summitLand_of_Lemurs|left|150px]]'''[[Trek_to_Marojejy_summit|Trekking Unique ecosystems in the summit land of Marojejythe lemur: Madagascar]]'''<br>The trail to the summit Dive into Madagascar's vibrant and unique ecosystems, a true living laboratory of Marojejy with its varied terrain from low to high-altitude rainforest up until evolution. Discover the desolate rocky peak offers adventurous touristsisland's rich flora and fauna, lemur shaped by isolation into species found nowhere else on Earth. A science and birdwatchers discovery tour starting in Antananarivo on 3rd September 2025 for 16 days or those who simply plan to head into the wild to enjoy a few days of the sights and sounds of the forest a demanding yet rewarding trekking experiencemore.<br clear=" all">
[[Image:Tromba 001.jpg|link=Tromba|left|150px]]
'''[[Tromba|Tromba, a tradition or cult?]]'''<br>
The answer varies depending on whom you ask. A devout Christian might argue that it is witchcraft. Meanwhile, practitioners of Tromba often attend Sunday church services and follow mainstream religions while also engaging in their Tromba rituals and beliefs.<br clear=" all">
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'''[[Macolline_Forest|The botanical trail of Macolline Forest, Antalaha]]'''<br>
Macolline is a botanical nature reserve 3km from the town centre of Antalaha which has over 600 native and introduced plants and trees with precious and semi-precious species as well as a diverse fauna, including chameleons, butterflies and lemurs.<br clear=" all">
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'''[[Zebu cart|The Zebu Cart, traditional Malagasy transport]]'''<br>
It's sunrise in Sambirano and a beautiful view from the bridge in Ambanja is unfolding. The valley towards the southeast and the island of Nosy Komba are visible in the distance to the northwest. A small traffic jam is forming on the narrow bridge, mostly made up of zebu carts rather than cars.<br clear=" all">
[[Image:Doany_001.jpg|link=Doany|left|150px]]
'''[[Doany|Doany, a small fishing village with a beautiful beach]]'''<br>
Doany on the Ankify half island on the northwest coast of Madagascar is a popular destination among weekend visitors from Ambanja and surrounding villages.<br clear=" all">
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'''[[KOSAMA|KOSAMA, Kooperativa Sambirano Manongalaza]]'''<br>
A cooperative of smallholder cacao farmers in northwest Madagascar cultivating natural and organic cacao.
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[[Image:Belle_Rose_Beach_Hotel_147.jpg|link=Belle_Rose_Beach_Hotel|left|150px]]
'''[[Belle Rose Beach Hotel]]'''<br>
Built almost entirely in wood and in the style of a large villa, the Belle Rose Beach Hotel is a perfect place to enjoy the sights and sounds of the ocean while visiting the picturesque town of Antalaha.
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[[Image:Marojejy_National_Park_564.jpg|link=Trekking_to_the_Summit_of_Marojejy|left|150px]]
'''[[Trekking to the Summit of Marojejy]]'''<br>
The trail to the summit of Marojejy offers visiting tourists, lemur and bird watchers or anyone who simply plans to escape into the wild to experience the sights and sounds of the forest on a demanding yet rewarding trekking adventure.
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'''[[Tampolodge]]'''<br>
Tampolodge is an eco-lodge located in Antongil Bay on the Masoala peninsula in the northeast of Madagascar, surrounded by one of the last primary forests on earth.<br clear="all">
[[Image:Issouf_001.jpg|link=Issouf - a cacao farmer in Sambirano, Madagascar|left|150px]]
'''[[Issouf - a cacao farmer in Sambirano, Madagascar]]'''<br>
Some of the worlds finest cacao grows in the Sambirano region in northern Madagascar. Nearly 80% of the harvest are cultivated by independent farmers.<br clear="all">
[[Image:Fara_Guest_House_051.jpg|link=Fara's_Guest_House|left|150px]]
* [[Ambositra]]
* [[Ambovombe]]
* [[Ampahakabe]]
* [[Ampahana]]
* [[Ampahibato]]
* [[Daraina (Antsiranana)]]
* [[Diego Suarez]] (Antsiranana)
* [[Doany]]
* [[Emerald Sea]] (Mer d'Emeraude)
* [[Faleovan]]
* [[Nosy Varika]]
* [[Nosy Ve]]
* [[Nosy Vorona]]
* [[Ofaina]]
* [[Boriziny|Port-Bergé]]
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