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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

- 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.
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News Source: PIB
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