Madagascar

Trevor von Arx

 

Some Facts About Madagascar

  • Madagascar became a French colony in 1896 but regained independance in 1960.

• France claimed Madagascar and they spoke french.

•  Madagascar is and island off of Africa and its totaly surounded by water.

• The worlds fourth largest island.

•  About the size of Texas.

Some More Facts About Madagascar

• Madagascar actually has no lions, giraffes, zebras, or hippos like the popular animated movie suggests.

• About 80% of the animals that live in Madagascar do not live anywhere else in the world.

• Many of the animals in Madagascar are endangered.

Area of Madagascar

• Total area of Madagascar: 587,041 sq km.

•  Land: 581,041 sq km.• Water: 5,501 sq km.

 

Religion in Madagascar

• Indigenous beliefs: 52%• Muslim: 7%

• Christian: 41% 

Population 20,653,556

 

Life ExpectancyAbout 62 years 

Madagascar Flag

• Flag colors: White, red, and green.• Flag meaning: The colors signify the freedome and

struggles of Madagascar. Also, the longing for independance and traditional classes.

Government

  • Type of government: Republic.

• GDP per capita: $1,000• Military Expenditures: 1%

of GDP.• President of Madagascar:

Andry Rajoelina.

Sourcesc

www.mobot.orghttps://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/

travel.nationalgeographic.comwww.mapsofworld.com