Madagascar

English project

MADAGASCAR

By: Carlos, Martin and Felipe

INDEX

1. History of the Country Name

5. Official Language(s)

9. Interesting Facts

6. Population & People

2. Physical Geography & Features

7. Culture

3. Government

8. Famous People from the Country

4. The Economy

History of the Country Name

It's name is Madagascar.Before, it was name Madeigascar.

Physical Geography & Features

Size: 587.041 km² Capital city: Antananarivo Largest city: Antananarivo Longest river: River Mangoky Highest mountain: Maromokotro

Maps of Country

Climate

Tropical climate

Natural Resources

graphite, chromite, coal...

Government

They have a president which is called Herimanana Razafimahefa The currency is the ariary

Flag

National Symbols & National Anthem

Ry Tanindraza nay malala ô

Independence

In 1960, Madagascar became independent from France.

The Economy

It is based in food and mining:Exports: Vanilla, Gold, Rice... Imports: Woven, Palm oil, Petrolium... Most important products: The rice

Official Language(s)

The official language is the magalasy. French is also spoken by rich people.Hello is Salama in magalasy.

Population & People

Religions: Christianity, Traditional religions and Islam.Ethnic groups: More than 90% is malagasy and the rest foreign people.

Culture

Food: Ravioto, Romazava, Fish in coconut sauce.Architecture: Low and square Architecture. Sports: They play football, boxing, judo...

Music

Hira gasy, Tsapiky, Salegy.

Fashion

The traditional dress is the Lamba

Famous People from the Country

Albert Rakoto Ratsimamanga, a pioneering scientist.

Interesting Facts

The Lemur is a very typical and important animal in Madagascar bt unfourtnately, there are less than 100 of Lemurs in the world.

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