Madagascar, officially known as the Republic of Madagascar, is an island nation made up of the main island of Madagascar as well as several smaller outlying islands. Situated only 250miles offshore, the island is the second-biggest island nation in the world, and it covers 226,756 sq miles/587,295 sq km. What are the most frequently asked questions about Madagascar Island?
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Frequently asked questions about Madagascar Island
1. Is Madagascar Island big or small?
Located across the Mozambique Channel, some 300 miles east of southern Africa, Madagascar island covers 226,756 sq miles/587,295 sq km. It’s capital city is Antananarivo city, which is also the largest city in Madagascar.
2. Why is Madagascar so famous?
The island of Madagascar is located across the Mozambique Channel, some 300 miles east of southern Africa. Madagascar is well-known for its lemurs, who are extinct ancestors of humans, monkeys, and apes. It also has some of the most unusual flora and fauna on the planet, including vibrant chameleons, breathtaking orchids, and enormous baobab trees.
3. What is special about Madagascar island?
Since separating from the African continent some 160 million years ago, the island nation of Madagascar has created its own unique ecosystems and remarkable biodiversity. Ninety-five percent of Madagascar’s mammals, 89 percent of its plants, and 92 percent of its reptiles are unique to this planet.
4. What food is eaten in Madagascar?
A plate of rice (vary), served with an accessory (laoka), is a classic dish from Madagascar. The two “national” side dishes are ravitoto, which is stewed pork with shredded manioc leaves, and romazava, which is a meat stew with green leafy vegetables that have a very distinct taste (brèdes).
5. What makes Madagascar rich?
Eighty-two percent of the labor force in Madagascar is employed in agriculture, which also includes forestry and fisheries. Rice, cassava, beans, and bananas are among the tropical crops that can be grown in Madagascar due to its diverse environment, which is tropical near the shore, mild in the highlands, and desert in the south.
6. What religion is in Madagascar?
Statistics from the Pew Research Center for 2021 show that 85.3 percent of people identify as Christians, 3% as Muslims, 4.5 percent as traditionalists, and 6.9 percent have no affiliation.
7. What is the biggest problem in Madagascar?
Some of the major problems faced in Madagascar Island include the clearing of forests and forest degradation. The country also experiences changes in climate and animal and plant species trafficking.
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8. What is one attraction found on the island of Madagascar?
One of Madagascar’s most recognizable and beautiful vistas is the Avenue of the Baobabs. Magnificent baobab trees, some of which are over 800 years old, line this beautiful avenue, producing an incredibly ethereal and fascinating scene.
9. What are some taboos in Madagascar?
Like any other country, Madagascar has a number of cultural taboos in which the fady (pronounced FAH-dee), take control. Some of the common ones are; food (don’t eat goat or eel), days of the week (no funerals or farming on Tuesday), and objects (don’t bury the dead with shovels with hard handles).
10. What is a weird tradition in Madagascar?
The funeral custom known as “famadihana” practiced by the Malagasy people of Madagascar. The bodies of one’s ancestors are brought forth from family crypts during this event, called the turning of the bones, and their names are rewritten on the cloth to ensure their eternal memory.
11. What is considered rude in Madagascar?
When in familiar settings, Madagascarns are warm and gregarious, but when they are not, they are reserved. Most likely, they won’t strike up a discussion with total strangers. It is considered impolite to turn down something without a good explanation when one is given.
12. What are the dangers in Madagascar?
Among the crimes committed in Madagascar include theft, carjacking, muggings, armed robberies, and kidnappings. Tourists are therefore warned to avoid walking alone at night especially in the south region.
13. Do I need a visa to go to Madagascar?
For you to visit Madagascar, you need a passport valid for six months from the date of entrance and at least with three blank pages. Get a visa in advance of your trip, or buy one at the port of entry if you want to remain for less than three months. You can buy your visa with either US dollars, euros, or Malagasy ariary.
14. Is Madagascar safe to visit?
According to research, most regions in Madagascar have reports of violent crimes such as home invasions, carjackings, robberies, and kidnappings both in remote as well as in urban areas. Tourists are therefore advised to walk with guides any time they visit the nation.
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15. What is the best month to visit Madagascar?
April through October is the ideal time of year to travel to Madagascar. March and November are excellent dates to come as well because there are less people during these shoulder months.
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