Republic of Madagascar

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Recently, the Indian Prime Minister met the President of the Republic of Madagascar on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit in Dubai

About Republic of Madagascar

Republic of Madagascar

  • Location: Republic of Madagascar is located off the coast of East Africa in the Indian Ocean.
  • Island Nation: Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, after Greenland, New Guinea and Borneo.
  • Bordering Countries: Madagascar is bordered by:
    • East: The island country of Mauritius and Réunion
    • Northwest: Mayotte and the island country of Comoros
  • Capital: Antananarivo
  • Highest Point: Maromokotro 
    • The Ankaratra Massif is a major volcanic mass with the highest peak at 2,643 m.
  • Major Rivers: Mananara, Mangoro Sambirano, Mahajamba, Betsiboka, Mania, north and south Mahavavy, Mangoky, Onilahy, and the Ikopa.
  • Major Lakes: Alaotra, Lake Kinkony and Lake Ihotry.
  • Major National Parks: Isalo and Masoala. 
    • Both of these parks are home to some of the island’s rare animals, birds, and fauna. Including the forever-famous lemurs that can only be found in Madagascar.  
Also Read: Gulf Of Guinea (GoG)

News Source: PIB

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