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Madagascar Travel Information
The Republic of Madagascar
(French: République de Madagascar)
is an island nation in the Indian Ocean to the East of Africa.
The main island, Madagascar is the world's fourth largest island
and home to an incredibly diverse range of ecologies, including
many which species which are found nowhere else including
the entire lemur infraorder, three bird families, the fossa
(Madagascar's largest mammalian carnivore), and six baobab species.
As of 2009,
the population of Madagascar was estimated as being
20,653,556.
The country's capital and largest city is Antananarivo
(French: Tananarive), which is often known by its abbreviated French name,
Tana. As of
2001,
Antananarivo was home to 903,450 people, with a total of 1,403,449 people
living it the city and surrounding urban area.
Madagascar Country Details
| Country Name |
Madagascar |
| Political Status |
Island country |
| Geographic Location |
The Indian Ocean to the East of Africa |
| Flag |
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| Principal Language |
French |
| Capital |
Antananarivo |
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Books about Madagascar
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By Daniel Austin
BRADT
Released: 2017-10-01
Paperback (464 pages)
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A new, thoroughly updated 12th edition of Bradt's Madagascar, the leading and most comprehensive guide to this unique island nation, written by Hilary Bradt, who first visited in 1976 and has returned roughly 35 times, and Daniel Austin, who has visited 12 times and continues to travel there annually. Bradt's Madagascar is by far the most thorough guide to the country in English and includes contributions from over 50 experts in a book which has been the most authoritative guide to the country for three decades. It covers national parks and protected areas and includes itineraries to suit all interests and budgets, plus details of around 1,000 hotels and restaurants. Madagascar is fascinating not only zoologically and botanically, but culturally, linguistically, historically and geologically. This vast island is the fourth largest in the world and also the oldest, which partly explains why it has evolved into an incredible hotspot for biodiversity, with a truly unique flora and fauna that is more than 80% endemic to the island, and with new species being described virtually on a daily basis. Madagascar is also the only place where you can see wild lemurs. Almost a quarter of the world's 450-or-so primates exist only here. And Madagascar is the world's largest grower of vanilla orchids, the bulk of which is supplied to the USA for flavouring ice cream and Coca Cola. With Bradt's Madagascar you can visit tropical rainforest and seek out its incredible flora and fauna; explore otherworldly limestone spires, most famously at Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park – Madagascar's most striking landscape; discover the beach-fringed islands around Nosy Be, fabulous for scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking, whale-watching and fishing opportunities; and make the most of a host of adventuring and sporting possibilities, including surfing, windsurfing, rock climbing, tree climbing, caving, river trips, mountain biking, quad biking and hiking. Also covered are the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ambohimanga; the renowned Avenue des Baobabs, one of the country's most photographed scenes, and information on the best birdwatching spots: Madagascar has almost 300 avian species, with a high proportion of endemics, including five whole endemic families.
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By Lonely Planet & Anthony Ham
Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Madagascar is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Watch chameleons and lemurs in mountainous national parks, haggle like a local at the Marche Artisanal de la Digue, or snorkel incredible coral reefs; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Madagascar and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Madagascar Travel Guide: - Colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, local life and customs, arts, cuisine, environment, wildlife.
- Over 45 maps
- Covers Antananarivo, Central Madagascar, Southern Madagascar, Western Madagascar, Northern Madagascar, Eastern Madagascar and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Madagascar, our most comprehensive guide to Madagascar, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. - Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet Africa.
Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. |
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By Insight Guides
Insight Guides
Released: 2018-11-01
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Insight Guides: all your customers need to inspire every step of their journeys.
An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook.
· This brand new edition of Insight Guide Madagascar (with free app and eBook) is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences
· In-depth on history and culture: travellers can enjoy special features on the Malagasy people, outdoor activities and the island's unique flora and fauna with special emphasis on lemurs and chameleons, all written by local experts
· Innovative extras = incredible value, and unique in the market. All Insight Guides to countries and regions come with a free eBook and regularly updated app, unlike comparable competitors' products
· High-production values - smart flexi-binding and first-rate, full-colour photography throughout
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-in-depth on history and culture
-invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning
-inspirational colour photography throughout
-inventive design that makes for an engaging reading experience |
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By Ken Behrens
Princeton University Press
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The Indian Ocean island of Madagascar is one of the world's great natural treasures and ecotourism destinations. Despite being an island, it is home to nearly an entire continent’s variety of species, from the famous lemurs to a profusion of bizarre and beautiful birds, reptiles and amphibians. Wildlife of Madagascar is a compact and beautifully illustrated photographic guide, and an essential companion for any visitor or resident. With an eye-catching design, authoritative and accessible text and easy-to-use format, it provides information on identification, distribution, habitat, behaviour, biology and conservation for all the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and butterflies likely to be seen.
- The most comprehensive single-volume field guide to Madagascar’s wildlife
- Attractive layout features more than 900 stunning colour photographs
- Covers the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and butterflies, and some of the other invertebrates and plants, most likely to be seen
- Provides key information about identification, distribution, habitat, behaviour and conservation
- Introductory sections provide background information on Madagascar and its unique environments
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By Insight Guides
Insight Guides
Released: 2019-06-01
Paperback (144 pages)
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Insight Pocket Guides: ideal itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. Now with free eBook, and a pull-out map.
Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do and see in Madagascar, from top attractions like the Parc National des Tsingy de Bemaraha and Nosy Be, to hidden gems, including the Baie des Dunes and Andrambovato.
· Compact, concise, and packed with essential information about Where to Go and What to Do, this is an ideal on-the-move companion when you're exploring Madagascar
· Covers Top Ten Attractions, including Antananarivo, the Mandrare River Valley and the Allée des Baobabs and Perfect Day itinerary suggestions
· Offers an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture
· Contains an invaluable pull-out map, and essential practical information on everything from Eating Out to Getting Around
· Includes an innovative extra that's unique in the market - all Insight Pocket Guides come with a free eBook
· Inspirational colour photography throughout
· Sharp design and colour-coded sections make for an engaging reading experience
About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. |
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By Peter Tyson
Bradt Travel Guides
Released: 2013-05-21
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Madagascar is a land where lizards scream and monkey-like lemurs sing songs of inexpressible beauty. It is a place where creatures you may never have heard of—fossa and tenrecs, vangas and aye ayes—thrive in a true ‘Lost World’ along with bizarre plants like the octopus tree and the three-cornered palm. And where the ancestors of the Malagasy, as the island’s people are known, come alive in rollicking ceremonies known as “turning the bones.” Join Peter Tyson on a diverting odyssey with four scientists investigating the fascinating natural and cultural mysteries of this extraordinary land. |
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By Madagascar Journal Publishing
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Travel Diary To Write Yourself And Fill OutThis lovingly designed travel diary is ideal for all travelers and especially those who are planning a trip to Madagascar. Practical 6x9 format so it fits in any bag and can easily be taken anywhere so you can take notes on the go. Nice as a gift or as a gift idea for the passionate frequent traveler. The individual and unique design make this Travel Journal something special. The book has the practical dimensions of 6x9 inches (about A5) and over 100 pages, and thus enough space for travel of up to 45 days. If you do not like this design yet, just click on the author's name (Madagascar Publishing) under the heading, many more travel journals are waiting for you. |
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By Peace Corps
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Madagascar, as the fourth largest island in the world, is often called the “eighth continent.” Madagascar has been settled in the past 200 years by people from Asia and Africa, yet its culture is neither African nor Asian, but an intriguing blend of the two that is uniquely Malagasy. With thousands of species of plants and animals that exist only on this island, Madagascar is considered a global environmental “hot spot.” From an evolutionary perspective, it is “the path not taken” and is justly considered by many to be a world treasure to be preserved for future generations. While Madagascar supports a fairly large human population whose presence often threatens the environment, the Malagasy work hard at conserving their natural heritage while maintaining their culture and lifestyle. |
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By Lonely Planet & Paul Stiles
Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Madagascar is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Spend a night under the stars on the Imarivolanitra Trail, nestle in a hammock at Chez Sika, or see the majestic baobabs during sunset; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Madagascar and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Madagascar Travel Guide: - Colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
- Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, literature, music, architecture, politics, wildlife, and cuisine
- Over 36 local maps
- Useful features - including Top Experiences, Walking Tours, and Month-by-Month (annual festival calendar)
- Coverage of Antananarivo, Andavadoaka, the Great Reef, Ilakaka, Itampolo, Nosy Be, Majunga, Morondava, Ambanja, Diego Suarez, Ramena, Sambava, Moramanga, Brickaville, Tamatave, Ile Sainte Marie, the Masoala Peninsula, and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Madagascar, our most comprehensive guide to Madagascar, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled. - Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Africa guide for a comprehensive look at all the continent has to offer.
Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Emilie Filou, and Paul Stiles. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) |
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