Madagascar Travel

Madagascar, one of the largest islands in the world, is separated from continent by the Mozambique Channel. A large central plateau of volcanic origin, dominates the coastal plains, hot and wet, covered by tropical forests east and west by savannah. The eastern part of the island is very rainy, while the rest is dry tropical climate. The population is concentrated in the central highlands. On the coast are cultivated rice exports: sugar, coffee, bananas, vanilla. Livestock, scattered throughout the island, is another important activity. The main mineral resources include graphite, chromium and phosphate. Among the major environmental problems noted deforestation (an estimated forest destruction reaches 75% of the land). Poor sanitation and organic waste have led to contamination of many waterways. Madagascar is considered a large biological reserve, but is at risk of extinction due to the type of crops that has been practiced for centuries: the destruction exceeds the capacity of the forest regenerate itself.

Madagascar Tourist Information
In principal cities you can enjoy some nightclubs. But there are two principal hobbies in Madagascar: the excellent beaches, both on the main island in the minors as well as its nature (treckking, mountaineering, etc), especially in National Parks and Reserves. So Ampijoroa Forest Station, where there are strange species of lemurs and tortoises. No accommodation, but if there camping area. The permits are purchased from Tana and is 113 kilometers southeast of Mahajanga.

these are the most important forest reserves:

Analebe, Beventy, Isalo National Park. Périnet, Ranomafana National Park.

Climate: tropical along coast, temperate further inland, arid in the South
Religion: indigenous beliefs 52%, Christian 41%, Muslim 7%
Currency: Ariary
Population: 15,982,563
Language: French, Malagasy (official languages​​)
System of Government: Republic