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| Finding out about Madagascar |
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Madagascar, an island about the size of Texas (580,000 sq. km.), became independent (from the French) in 1960. The 1995 population was estimated at 14.8 million. The official languages are Malagasy and French. Major religions are traditional religions, Christianity and Islam. Government is in the hands of an elected president and National Assembly. (Data from Grolier Encyclopedia.) |
| Madagascar Links | |
| Madagascar Cultural Alliance Inc. | From Washington D.C. Cultural heritage, photos, essays on the people. |
| Explore Madagascar! | Sponsored by Air Madagascar. Includes information on history, food, weather and travel. |
| University of Pennsylvania African Studies Madagascar Page | Links to cultural and other sites. |
| Africa News Madagascar Page | |
| ELCA page on Madagascar | Lutheran church information on activities in Madagascar. |
| Tarika: the roots music of Madagascar | Band that tours in UK and USA. |
| Discovery Channel Online: The Humpback Whales of Madagascar | |
| PBS: Madagascar - A world apart | Nature oriented information, some for youth. Links to other nature, animal sites on Madagascar. |
| The Mining company (About.com) | Best Search site on Madagascar |
Last modified 5/19/99