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Madagascar a vast tropical island amid tufts of world interest
The article surveys Madagascar as a large tropical island off Africa, its climate from coast to plateau, and varied life. It details Malagasies people mixture, early Arab and European influences, French protectorate since 1896 and colony status, extensive cattle and natural resources, diverse wildlife, and peculiar local customs and foods including locusts and crocodile eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Society
Washington, D. C
Africa
Algeria
Morocco
Indo-China
Madagascar
Indian Ocean
Europe
America
France
United States
Atlantic
Florida
Nova Scotia
Bermuda
Cape Hatteras
Equator
North Atlantic
West Indies
Caribbean Sea
South America
Tropics
India
Tamatave
Antananarivo
China
Japan
Diego Suarez