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Madagascar, the 4th largest island in the world offers unique nature and fauna

Madagascar is an island state located in the Indian Ocean, 400 kilometres from Mozambique on Africa´s east coast. Covering an area of 590,000 sq. km., the main island, also called Madagascar, is the fourth largest island in the world. It became separated from the African continent millions of years ago. Its population is a blend of African and Indonesian descendants. It is home to five percent of the world´s plant and animal species, of which 80 percent are unique to the island. Among the most notable examples of biodiversity are the primitive primates – lemurs, three endemic bird species (found only here), and the baobab tree. The most common language spoken in Madagascar is Malagasy.

Travel to the African continent

Travel to the African continent, you need to see this Travel to the African continent? Yes, it is a very good idea. It is the continent with a true pioneering spirit and places to go, never seen before. To quote Anthony Bourdain, the American celebrity chef, author, and travel documentarian is where we all come from (evolutionary speaking of course),

Nosy Be island and the sacred lake, north of Madagascar

Madagascar travel introduction

Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world Due to its proximity, Madagascar, the second largest island state in the world, is part of the African continent. But unlike other mainland African nations, most Malagasy people, the original inhabitants arrived in Madagascar from South East Asia, special Indonesian islands, a couple of thousand years back. Therefore, we conclude, it’s an

Humpback whale jumps out of the water. Beautiful jump. A rare photograph. Madagascar.

Nosy Be, the fascinating island next to Madagascar: Hakuna Matata!

Madagascar and Nosy Be has so much to offer: Chameleons, sharks, whales, and sea turtles. When reaching Nosy Be, a rather exclusive beach resort Island near the coast of Madagascar, all doubt disappears from one’s mind; this is a diamond in the rough! The worn airport, the intense heat, and the inefficient immigration control all seem to add to the

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Madagascar, the 4th largest island in the world offers unique nature and fauna

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Madagascar travel introduction

Nosy Be, the fascinating island next to Madagascar: Hakuna Matata!

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