This isolation allowed native plants and animals to evolve in relative seclusion; as a result, Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot and one of the world's 17 megadiverse countries, with …

Oct 23, 2025 · Madagascar, island country lying off the southeastern coast of Africa. Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, after Greenland, New Guinea, and Borneo.

Dec 5, 2023 · Physical map of Madagascar showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about …

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Oct 20, 2025 · Madagascar’s new prime minister named after military coup Exiled former President Andry Rajoelina condemns takeover and refuses to step down despite defections in …

Madagascar shares maritime borders with Comoros, France (Mayotte and Réunion), Mauritius, Mozambique and Seychelles. The fourth-largest island in the world has been isolated for about …

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Formerly an independent kingdom, Madagascar became a French colony in 1896, but regained its independence in 1960. During 1992-93, free presidential and National Assembly elections …

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Madagascar Former Madagascar president Andry Rajoelina stripped of citizenship after military takeover Former Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has been stripped of his citizenship …