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Madagascar is an island country located off the southeastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. It has a population consisting of various ethnic groups and was formerly a French colony, gaining independence in 1960. The economy relies heavily on agriculture, fishing, and tourism, though it has experienced periods of economic instability due to political disputes and currency devaluation.
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Andrea My Favorite movie: Madagascar 3Black Convoy
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Madagascar has experienced significant political turmoil since gaining independence from France in 1960. There have been numerous presidential elections and changes in leadership, often accompanied by civil unrest and international intervention. The country's current leadership under Andry Rajoelina rose to power in 2009 amid protests but lacks full international recognition due to the unconstitutional nature of the transfer of power. Efforts at negotiations and transitional governments have so far failed to restore democratic elections.
The Malagasy people of Madagascar have a culture that values family, respect for elders, and maintaining connections between the living and deceased ancestors. Their traditional dress involves wrapping long pieces of fabric called lambas and certain behaviors are considered taboo according to cultural rules known as fady. Death and ancestor rituals are an important part of Malagasy cultural beliefs and practices.
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Madagascar is an island country located off the southeastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. It has a population consisting of various ethnic groups and was formerly a French colony, gaining independence in 1960. The economy relies heavily on agriculture, fishing, and tourism, though it has experienced periods of economic instability due to political disputes and currency devaluation.
Madagascar gained independence from France in 1960. Its current president, Andry Rajoelina, took office in 2009 at age 34, making him the youngest president in Africa. Madagascar has over 30 government ministers and a GDP growth rate of around 7% annually, though it ranks low (211th) for GDP per capita. Key exports include coffee, vanilla, shellfish, sugar and cotton. Infrastructure is lacking, with only 38% of people having access to safe water. Agriculture, minerals and tourism are important industries. The island separated from Africa over 120 million years ago and has numerous unique species.
Madagascar faces severe health issues including high infant mortality, low life expectancy, and many deaths annually from preventable diseases. The country only has 11 doctors per 100,000 people and struggles with a poor economy. Two proposed solutions are to invest more in education to increase the number of doctors and healthcare professionals, and to increase trade with neighboring countries to boost the economy. The document argues that investing in education is the best approach to solving Madagascar's health problems long-term.
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Madagascar 3 is an animated movie from DreamWorks that follows Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Gloria the hippo, and Melman the giraffe as they continue their adventures with animals from the circus while trying to get back to New York. The movie features comedy from the penguins and lemurs, as well as a romantic storyline between King Julien and Sonya the bear. It also stands out for its amazing special effects and fantastic script.
Madagascar has experienced significant political turmoil since gaining independence from France in 1960. There have been numerous presidential elections and changes in leadership, often accompanied by civil unrest and international intervention. The country's current leadership under Andry Rajoelina rose to power in 2009 amid protests but lacks full international recognition due to the unconstitutional nature of the transfer of power. Efforts at negotiations and transitional governments have so far failed to restore democratic elections.
The Malagasy people of Madagascar have a culture that values family, respect for elders, and maintaining connections between the living and deceased ancestors. Their traditional dress involves wrapping long pieces of fabric called lambas and certain behaviors are considered taboo according to cultural rules known as fady. Death and ancestor rituals are an important part of Malagasy cultural beliefs and practices.
Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortenson in 1926 in Los Angeles. She had a difficult childhood being placed in multiple foster homes and endured abuse. She married young but began a modeling career while her husband was away. Her modeling led to acting roles and she eventually changed her name to Marilyn Monroe. She gained fame through several movies but struggled personally, experiencing two divorces including one from baseball legend Joe DiMaggio. Her performance of "Happy Birthday" to President John F. Kennedy brought her great acclaim but she tragically died of a drug overdose at age 36 in 1962.
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The Gorillaz are an English virtual band formed in 1998 by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. The band consists of four animated characters - 2D, Noodle, Russell Hobbs, and Murdoc Niccals - who appear in the band's music videos. Jamie Hewlett, known for co-creating the Gorillaz, attended school in Horsham before studying animation. He and Damon Albarn created the Gorillaz as an animated band, a first for the music industry. Their videos use techniques like cel shading and lip syncing to bring the animated characters to life.
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Central Africa has diverse physical geography including borders with the Atlantic Ocean and Western Rift Valley, mountains, and major rivers like the Congo River and Zambezi River. The region has a variety of climates from tropical rainforests to savannas. Central Africa struggles with political instability, poverty, and ethnic conflicts since independence despite having natural resources like minerals, oil, and forests. Major issues include unstable governments, regional conflicts, health challenges like malaria and HIV/AIDS, and sustainable development of resources while protecting the environment.
Madagascar is an island country located off the southeastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. It has a population of over 24 million and a GDP per capita of $449. Madagascar has a diverse ecosystem and is home to over 90% of plant and animal species that cannot be found anywhere else. However, its biodiversity is highly threatened. The economy relies heavily on agriculture, fishing, and tourism. Poverty remains a challenge despite efforts to boost economic growth through developing mining, tourism and other industries. Political instability has also negatively impacted the economy and living standards in recent decades.
Cagayan Valley also known as "Land of beauty". It has plentiful of natural resources. It conveys different development potentials
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Madagascar is an island country located off the southeastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. It has a population of over 24 million and a GDP of $10.61 billion in 2013, though GDP per capita is just $462.97. The country relies heavily on agriculture and tourism, with key exports including coffee, vanilla and minerals. Madagascar has a diverse ecosystem and is home to thousands of unique plant and animal species, though illegal logging of valuable rosewood species remains an ongoing issue.
1) Africa has diverse geography including the Sahara desert in the north, tropical rainforests in the central region, and grasslands and coastal plains in the south. Major mountain ranges and rivers also exist.
2) European colonization beginning in the late 19th century has left its mark politically, economically and culturally on the various regions of Africa.
3) While Africa's wildlife such as lions and elephants were once abundant, decades of human activities including hunting, war, and habitat loss have endangered many species; however, conservation efforts including national parks provide some protection.
Egypt is a predominantly desert country located in Northern Africa along the Mediterranean Sea. It has a population of over 82 million and its capital and largest city is Cairo. Egypt has a long and rich history as home to one of the earliest civilizations and is known for its ancient pyramids and other archaeological sites.
The document provides an overview of the geography, history, politics, economy, culture and daily life of Indonesia. It notes that Indonesia is an archipelago consisting of over 17,000 islands located in Southeast Asia. The largest islands include Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Sulawesi and West Papua. The terrain includes volcanoes and mountains. The Dutch colonized Indonesia until 1949 when it gained independence after four years of negotiations and conflict. Currently, Indonesia is a democracy with a population of over 240 million, most of whom are Muslim. The economy relies on industries like petroleum, textiles and tourism, and trade partners include Japan, the US, and others. Traditional dress and languages vary regionally.
The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand, making up around 15% of the country's population today. They arrived in New Zealand from eastern Polynesia around 1200 AD. Before European settlement, the Maori lived throughout New Zealand. In the late 18th century, British colonists began arriving and conflicts arose between the Maori and European settlers in the 1800s. While some Maori lands were confiscated, the population has since rebounded and Maori culture remains an important part of New Zealand's national identity.
The document provides information about the geography, climate, people, and history of the Philippines. It discusses that the Philippines is an archipelago of over 7,000 islands located in Southeast Asia. The islands have a tropical climate with wet and dry seasons. The earliest inhabitants of the Philippines were Negritos followed by Austronesians who engaged in farming, fishing, and trade. Ancient Filipino society was organized into barangays ruled by chieftains. Social classes included nobles, freemen, and dependents. Women held important roles. Marriage and legal customs are also described.
The document provides information about several regions in Europe. It discusses that Northern Europe has developed diverse economies and high standards of living. It then focuses on details about the United Kingdom, including its history, government, economy, and culture. The document also discusses details about the Republic of Ireland, including its independence from the UK, economy based on agriculture and industry, and territorial dispute over Northern Ireland. Finally, it outlines details about Scandinavia, including its landscape, prosperous economy from resources like oil and hydropower, and history from Viking settlers.
This document discusses ecotourism and how it provides environmental, economic and social benefits for local communities in a sustainable way. Ecotourism involves conserving the environment while providing jobs and income for local people through small-scale and responsible tourism activities. It reduces environmental damage compared to other industries by encouraging conservation and using profits to fund community projects. Overall, ecotourism is presented as a form of sustainable development that improves lives without compromising the environment for future generations.
Traditional beliefs and Christianity are the main religions in Madagascar, with traditional beliefs holding that ancestors are intermediaries between the living and gods. Ancestral veneration is an important cultural practice, with elaborate tombs and famadihana ceremonies where bones are rewrapped and returned to tombs. Rice is a staple food, and cuisine blends African, Arabic, Chinese, French and Indian influences. Poverty is widespread, and the country has struggled with political instability.
The document presents information about travel and tourism in four countries - Australia, France, Italy, and the United States. It discusses the climate, cultural traditions, main tourist attractions, and cuisine of each country. Information was gathered from thorough research and credible online sources to develop an informative online resource about tourism in these nations.
About Australia as a destination for people from around the globe. Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. With an area of 7,617,930 square kilometres, Australia is the largest country by area in Oceania and the world's sixth-largest country.
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- The economy relies heavily on mining, especially diamonds, and tourism is also a major industry, drawing over a million visitors annually to attractions like Etosha National Park, Fish River Canyon, and Sossusvlei.
- Agriculture contributes around 9.5% to GDP, with livestock grazing and crops like grapes being important, though many still rely on subsistence farming.
Australia was originally inhabited by Aboriginal people who arrived over 40,000 years ago. It was later colonized by Britain in the 18th century, and became a federation of 6 states and 2 territories in 1901. Australia is the world's 6th largest country by land area, and is highly urbanized with most people living along the coast. The economy has shifted from agriculture to focus more on mining and services, and key exports include coal, iron ore, gold, wheat, and machinery. Tourism is also a large and growing industry due to Australia's natural beauty, climate, and multicultural cities.
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Mozambique) of the southern
east coast of Africa.
(Madagascar 2010)
3. GEOGRAPHY
There is a steep escarpment
between the plateau and low-lying
coastal areas
Known as the “Red Island” because
of red laterite soil that is being
exposed by erosion
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6. The highest mountain on the
island is Maromokotro, at 9,436
ft, which is about 1/3 that of Mt.
Everest.
Extensive deforestation and
slash-and-burn practices have
caused erosion (on right)
In the background: the Tsingy
de Bemaraha Strict Nature
Reserve, which protects many
animals and mangrove forests in
the area.
7. The capital of madagascar is
“Antananarivo”
-Its nickname is Tana.
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25 s
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45 s
Madagascar's
latitude and
longitude is
20° 00' S and
47° 00' E.
Latitude and Longitude:
Area:
587,040 sq.km
9. CLIMATE
The Southeastern wind contributes a large role in the
climate of Madagascar
It is Tropical along coast, temperate inland, arid in south.
Madagascar has two distinct seasons; a hot wet season and
a cool dry season.
The climate tends to vary with the elevation and position
toward the Southeastern wind.
East has heaviest rainfall (3.5 meters). This region is
known for hot humid climate.
Central highlands are drier due to rain shadow effect
Lightning tends to be a serious fire hazard in the central
highlands were lightning storms are common
10. Southwest and South have desert climate.
Only about 30cm of rain falls in the south
Surface water is most abundant in the east
Madagascar has a serious cyclone season.
The last serious cyclone was in 1994 leaving 70 human
casualties.
Caused about 45 million dollars worth of damage
11. Population:
In 2011, the population of madagascar was estimated to be about
20millions. i.e., 21,281,844 people.
Living conditions:
Madagascar is one of the poorest countries in the world, with
approximately 71.3 % of people living in poverty and 83.3 % living on
less than two dollars a day.
12. -The island of Madagascar is predominately populated by the
people broadly classified as belonging to two groups those of
Malayo-Indonesian descent and those of African descent.
Religion
Over 50% of the people follow tradition religious beliefs;
-40% are Christians (Protestants and Roman Catholics)
-7% are Muslims
13. -Terrain of Madagascar : Narrow coastal plain, high
plateau and mountains in centre
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Madagascar also has such useful resources as:
graphite, chromite, coal, bauxite, rare earth elements, salt, quartz,
tar sands, semiprecious stones, mica, fish, hydropower.
14.
15. Language
Official languages of Madagascar are Malagasy and
French.
-There are 20 different versions of malagasy
language.
-Malagasy is spoken throughout the entire island.
-French is only spoken between the people who are
educated.
16. Sex ratio • Sex ratio:
• This entry includes the number of
males for each female in five age
groups
• at birth: 1.03 male(s)/female
• 0-14 years: 1.02 male(s)/female
• 15-24 years: 1 male(s)/female.
• 25-54 years: 1 male(s)/female .
• 55-64 years: 0.91 male(s)/female.
17. • 65 years and over: 0.83 male(s)/female
• Total population: 1 male(s)/female (2013
est.)
Sex ratio
• -Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged
as an indicator of certain kinds of
sex discrimination in some countries.
• Source: CIA World Factbook - December
6, 2013
18. • Major exports include: coffee, vanilla, sugarcane,
cloves, cocoa, rice, cassava (tapioca), beans,
bananas, peanuts and livestock products
• Export partners: (see chart)
Export Partners
• $600 million
France
57%
Japan
9%
Germany
US
13%
12%
UK
9%
19. • Major imports include: petroleum, consumer
goods, food
• Import partners: (see chart)
• $881 million Import Partners
France
50%
Singapore
6%
China
6%
Japan
19%
Hong Kong
19%
20. -Considered to be a
multiparty republic
-They have a president, a
parliament , a primeministry,
and a cabinet
-The president serves a five-year
term and can be re-elected twice
-
The National Assembly consists
of 160 people
Politics
21. -The senate consists of 90 senators
-60 are elected by the people and 30 are elected by the
president
-They all serve 6-year terms
-President appoints the Prime Minister
-President holds the most power
22. The island has an unusual mix of wildlife e.g. it doesn’t have
apes, monkeys, elephants, zebras, giraffes, lions, hyenas,
rhinos, antelopes, buffalo or camels that you would expect
in Africa. It has lemurs, tenrecs, boa constrictors ( a type
of snake), iguanas and more.
Tenrec
Iguana
Boa
Constrictor
23. • 5% of the worlds plant and animal species ( more than
80% belong to Madagascar.
• The lemur, the fossa (a forest-dwelling genet like
mammal), three bird families and six baobab species
24. • On the margin of mainstream African foreign relations
• Welcomes relations with all countries
• Strong links with United States, Europe, Japan, India,
and China
• Reopened embassy in London in 2004 after 30 years of
it being closed
25. • Many natural resources are found in Madagascar,
including:
• Minerals: mica, quartz, graphite, chromite,
semiprecious stones
• Coal, salt, and fish
• Water (hydropower)
26. • The main part of Madagascar’s
economy consists of agriculture,
fishing, and forestry ( 70% of
export earnings).
• Industrial economy consists of
textile manufacturing, and
processing of agricultural products.
• Tourism is also a large part of the
economy.
Agricult ure
Indust ry
Service
Agricult ure
Indust ry
Service
27. • 1997-2000 period of economic growth
• In 2001-2004, a dispute over presidential
elections caused the GDP to drop 12.7%
• Malagasy Ariary’s value dropped significantly
• 24% inflation
• Stricter monetary enforcement helped the growth
development return to normal
• Poverty levels are still fairly high
28. • Vanilla has been historically important in
Madagascar’s economy. When Coca-Cola
switched to a different recipe using less vanilla,
Madagascar’s economy fell drastically.
Fortunately, Coke switched back to the original
recipe and the economy returned to its normal
state
• Madagascar is also known for being the world’s
large cinnamon market
36. -Madagascar has a rich and distinctive musical
heritage.
-The early Austronesian settlers brought with
them the predecessor to the valiha (bamboo tube
musical instrument) as well as other music which
would form the basis of Traditional Malagasy music.
-European pirates also contributed to Malagasy
musical traditions, importing the guitar, accordion,
piano and the instruments used in Hiragasy
performance including the violin, trumpet and
clarinet.
37. Festivals
There are seven major festivals:
-New year(Jan 1st)
-Martyr’s dayMar 29th)
-Easter Monday (varies May or June)
-Labour day(May 1st)
-Ascension day (varies May or June)
-Whit Monday (varies May or June)
-Independence day(June 26th)
-Assumption(Aug 15th)
-All saints day(Nov 1st)
-Christmas day(Dec 25th)
38. Festivals
-They also have a Music festival in
early summer called Donia Music
Festival.
And then one in late fall early winter
called Gasyfara music Festival
42. Sports
• Madagascar sports
include athletics, football, boxing,judo, tennis, bas
ketball and various other games.
• Madagascar are practiced by many people of
Madagascar. The country also participates in the
international competitions especially in the field of
Athletics.
• Women's basketball and women's tennis are two
of the major sports at Madagascar
43. MADAGASCAR ARCHITECTURE
-The Architecture of Madagascar is unique in
Africa, bearing strong resemblance to
the construction.
-Throughout Madagascar and the region
of Borneo, most traditional houses follow a
rectangular form, and feature a steeply sloped,
peaked roof supported by a central pillar.
44. -This house in South Kalimantan bears many of the iconic
construction features brought from Borneo to Madagascar
two thousand years ago: wood plank walls, piles to raise the
house from the ground and a steeply sloping roof topped with
crossed gable beams to form "roof horns."
45. Architecture
There are several distinct
styles of architecture. A vast
majority of government
buildings in the capital and
regional urban centers were
built during the colonial period
showing a French influence.
However, there are two
distinct traditional
architectural styles evident in
the country.
46.
47. -The style of homes built on the high plateau differs markedly
from homes found elsewhere due to a heavy reliance on local
materials. Homes on the high plateau tend to be multistoried and
are constructed of mud bricks
-Homes in coastal regions are often built on a raised platform in
areas with high rainfall and on the ground in drier areas.
The Use of Space
-Interior furnishings of homes arranged in a traditional fashion in
keeping with the Malagasy cosmological conception of the world
being square and horizontal.
-For example, the bed was located in the northeast, the greeting
place for guests in the northwest corner, and the cooking hearth
in the middle of the western side of the house.
-Although some people still follow traditional customs of the
placement of objects, the practice is in decline.
48. Plant-based construction
The most traditional coastal style:
houses with thatched roofing
of ravinala on low piles in Sambava
Woven bamboo walls, plank roofing
49. Zafimaniry traditions
The Zafimaniry construct wooden
houses with solid doors and
shuttered windows
Earliest burial practices
Pre Christian and 19th century
bet silo standing stone and Bara
cave tomb
50. Wood-based construction
Lateral branches form the walls
of traditional wooden Mahafaly
houses in the southwest of
Madagascar
Earth-based construction
Town gates in the Highlands were
traditionally protected by stone
disks (vavahady) and shaded by
fig trees.
51. Local innovations
Typical brick houses with
columns and west facing veranda
near tana
Foreign influences
Bricks arches and domes
inspired by queens palace in
tana
52. Modern architecture
-Foreign architectural influences, having arisen through increased European
contact over the 19th century, intensified dramatically with the advent of French
colonization in 1896.[4]
-Over the past several decades, the increasing availability of relatively
inexpensive modern construction materials imported from China and elsewhere
has further reinforced a growing trend in urban areas away from traditional
architectural styles in favor of more durable but generic structures using
industrially produced materials such as concrete and sheet metal.[23]
-Certain modern innovations may be more highly esteemed than others, for
instance, corrugated sheet metal roofing was typically the least expensive and
prestigious and most common addition to a traditional house.
-Houses built entirely of concrete with glass windows and imported decorative
balcony railings and window bars implied great wealth and the highest social
status.
-Although low income levels have served to preserve traditional construction
among the majority of the population of Madagascar, due to the prestige
associated with modern architectural innovations, traditional construction is often
abandoned as income increases.[4]
-A limited number of recently constructed homes in Antananarivo attempt to
blend Malagasy architectural traditions with the comforts of modern house
construction.