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*/11BASIC INFORMATIONS ABOUT MADAGASCAR Madagascar is anisland countryin theIndian Ocean

Over 90percent ofits wildlifeis found nowhere else on Earth

In 2012, the population of Madagascar was estimated at just over 22million, 90percent living on less than two dollars per day

MalagasyandFrenchare bothofficial languagesof the state

The central highlands are the most densely populated part of the island and are characterized by terraced, rice-growing valleys lying between grassy hills

*/11BASIC INFORMATIONS ABOUT MADAGASCAR The drugsvinblastineandvincristine, used to treatleukemiaand other cancers, were derived from theMadagascar

Madagascar gained independence from France in 1960

Agriculture, including fishing, is a mainstay of the economy. Madagascar is the world's principal supplier of vanilla and cloves. Other key agricultural resources include coffee, lychees and shrimp. Key mineral resources include various types of precious and semi-precious stones

In addition to the high expense of medical care relative to the average Malagasy income, the prevalence of trained medical professionals remains extremely low

*/11Maramokotro: 2876 mPangalanes canalLemursTravelers palm

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*/11Royal Hill de AmbohimangaTsingy de Bemaraha

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