This isolation allowed native plants and animals to evolve in relative seclusion; as a result, Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot and one of the world's 17 megadiverse countries, with over 90% of its wildlife …

Nov 24, 2025 · Madagascar, island country lying off the southeastern coast of Africa. Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, after Greenland, New Guinea, and Borneo.

Dec 5, 2023 · Located off the coast of East Africa in the Indian Ocean, Madagascar is the second-largest island country in the world. It covers an area of t 592,800 sq. kilometers. The country can be …

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Madagascar shares maritime borders with Comoros, France (Mayotte and Réunion), Mauritius, Mozambique and Seychelles. The fourth-largest island in the world has been isolated for about 80 …

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Jun 30, 2025 · Located off the eastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, Madagascar is home to thousands of plant and animal species found nowhere else in the world. Madagascar’s extraordinary …

Dec 5, 2025 · Prepare for your trip to Madagascar by reviewing the State Department Travel Advisory, entry and exit requirements, local laws, and U.S. embassy tips.

Come and discover all the treasures of Madagascar ! The country is full of incredible adventures to live and share : lemurs, whales, baobabs, Tsingy...