Madagascar is an island country located off the southeastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. It is the fourth largest island in the world, with a population of over 26 million people, most of whom live in poverty. The capital and largest city is Antananarivo, located in the center of the island. Madagascar is home to a highly diverse array of unique plant and animal species, with over 80% of its flora and fauna found nowhere else on Earth, including lemurs, tenrecs, boa constrictors, and many plant species.
6. Wildlife The island has an unusual mix of wildlife e.g. it doesn’t have apes, monkeys, elephants, zebras, giraffes, lions, hyenas, rhinos, antelopes, buffalo or camels that you would expect in Africa. It has lemurs, tenrecs, boa constrictors ( a type of snake), iguanas and more. Tenrec Iguana Boa Constrictor
7. Music! Madagascar has a rich and distinctive musical heritage. The early Austronesian settlers brought with them the predecessor to the valiha (bamboo tube musical instrument) as well as other music which would form the basis of Traditional Malagasy music. European pirates also contributed to Malagasy musical traditions, importing the guitar, accordion, piano and the instruments used in Hiragasy performance including the violin, trumpet and clarinet.
