Madagascar :: History

MadagascarGreat bolshie Island Background information regime Formal Name country of Madagascar DTA reckon MA Government Type Republic Legal System invertebrate footd on french civil equity system and traditional Malagasy law has not trustworthy compulsory ICJ jurisdiction. Foreign Relations Good dealing with many countries, specially France, and the western countries of Africa. Holidays Jan. 1 - New Years Day may 1 - Workers Day May 24- OAU Day June 26- independency Day Nov 1 - All Saints Day Dec 25- Christmas Dec 30- Republic Day fib The Malagasy be of mixed Malayo-Indonesian and African-Arab ancestry. Indonesians be believed to have migrated to the island approximately B.C.E. 700. Archaeologists have install human remains dating back 2000 years. Madagascar was a favorite base for sea pirates in the 1600s and 1700s, including the famous maitre dhotel Kidd. The French do the island a protectorate in 1885, and then in 1894-95 ended the monarchy. In 1908 a colonial adm inistration was set up, to which the Comoro Islands were attached. In World state of war II the British occupied Madagascar, which retained its ties to France. Madagascar became an self-reliant member of the companionship in 1960. Economy Rated 10th poorest country in the world. Madagascar faces problems of chronic malnutrition and unvoiced loss of forest cover accompanied by erosion. Agriculture Provides well-nigh 80% of exports, 16% of cultivated land is irrigated. major(ip) crops include, coffee, vanilla, sugar cane, cloves, rice, bananas, peanuts long spread cattle raising also colossal fishing. Exports and Imports major(ip) exports are coffee, vanilla, cloves, and sugar. Main markets are France, USA, Germany, and Japan. Major Imports are slap-up goods, oil, and consumer goods. Main suppliers are France, Japan, and Germany. Culture Society There are roughly 20 social groups of which principal ones are the Central Highlanders of mixed Arab, African, MalayoIndonsian ances try. otherwise groups include, Comorans, French, and IndoPakistanis. The estimated population as of July 2000 was 15,506,472 Language Languages are Malagasy and French. Religion About 55% hold innate beliefs, 40% Christian, and 5% Muslim Currency single Malagasy Franc equals one US dollar Geography Location Southern Africa, island in the Indian naval Area Slightly less than double the sizing of Arizona humour Tropical along coast, arid in the southwesterly innate(p) Resources Graphite, Coal, Tar, Stones. Natural Hazards Periodic Cyclones Ports 15 major ports Airports 105 Major Cities and Points of Interest pileus Antananarivo The city is built on a Y influence granite mountain surrounded by rice fields.Madagascar HistoryMadagascarGreat Red Island Background Information Government Formal Name Republic of Madagascar DTA code MA Government Type Republic Legal System establish on French civil law system and traditional Malagasy law has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdicti on. Foreign Relations Good relations with many countries, especially France, and the western countries of Africa. Holidays Jan. 1 - New Years Day May 1 - Workers Day May 24- OAU Day June 26- Independence Day Nov 1 - All Saints Day Dec 25- Christmas Dec 30- Republic Day History The Malagasy are of mixed Malayo-Indonesian and African-Arab ancestry. Indonesians are believed to have migrated to the island about B.C.E. 700. Archaeologists have found human remains dating back 2000 years. Madagascar was a favorite base for sea pirates in the 1600s and 1700s, including the famous Captain Kidd. The French made the island a protectorate in 1885, and then in 1894-95 ended the monarchy. In 1908 a colonial administration was set up, to which the Comoro Islands were attached. In World War II the British occupied Madagascar, which retained its ties to France. Madagascar became an independent member of the community in 1960. Economy Rated 10th poorest country in the world. Madagascar faces problems of chronic malnutrition and severe loss of forest cover accompanied by erosion. Agriculture Provides almost 80% of exports, 16% of cultivated land is irrigated. Major crops include, coffee, vanilla, sugar cane, cloves, rice, bananas, peanuts wide spread cattle raising also extensive fishing. Exports and Imports Major exports are coffee, vanilla, cloves, and sugar. Main markets are France, USA, Germany, and Japan. Major Imports are capital goods, oil, and consumer goods. Main suppliers are France, Japan, and Germany. Culture Society There are some 20 ethnic groups of which principal ones are the Central Highlanders of mixed Arab, African, MalayoIndonsian ancestry. Other groups include, Comorans, French, and IndoPakistanis. The estimated population as of July 2000 was 15,506,472 Language Languages are Malagasy and French. Religion About 55% hold indigenous beliefs, 40% Christian, and 5% Muslim Currency One Malagasy Franc equals one US dollar Geography Location Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean Area Slightly less than double the size of Arizona Climate Tropical along coast, arid in the south Natural Resources Graphite, Coal, Tar, Stones. Natural Hazards Periodic Cyclones Ports 15 major ports Airports 105 Major Cities and Points of Interest Capital Antananarivo The city is built on a Y shaped granite mountain surrounded by rice fields.