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Madagascar
Madagascar (pronunciation: /ˌmædəˈɡæskər/), officially known as the Republic of Madagascar, is an island country in the Indian Ocean, off the southeastern coast of Africa.
Etymology
The name "Madagascar" comes from the Malagasy word "Madagasikara", which means "Red Island". This name was given by the early settlers due to the island's red soil.
Related Terms
- Malagasy: The official language of Madagascar.
- Antananarivo: The capital city of Madagascar.
- Lemur: A type of primate that is endemic to Madagascar.
- Biodiversity: Madagascar is known for its unique biodiversity, with many species found nowhere else on earth.
- Deforestation: A major environmental issue in Madagascar.
- Vanilla: Madagascar is the world's largest producer and exporter of vanilla.
- Indian Ocean: The ocean in which Madagascar is located.
- Africa: The continent closest to Madagascar.
See Also
- Geography of Madagascar
- History of Madagascar
- Culture of Madagascar
- Economy of Madagascar
- Politics of Madagascar
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Madagascar
- Wikipedia's article - Madagascar
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