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Madagascar
Where is Madagascar?
Antananarivo
Statistics•Population: 20,653,556•Pop. Growth rate: 3%•Urban pop: 29%•Nationality: Malagasy•Ethnicity:
Malyo-indonesian and Coiters•Official Languages: English, French, Malagasy•Religions: Indigionous Beliefs: 54%, 41% Christian, 7% Muslum•Literacy: 69%• Education 3.1% of GDP
2009 CoopPres. Marc Ravalomanana overthrown
Democratically electedSevere limits on speech, assembly, ect. (everything
except religion)President Andry Rajoelina
Leader of the High Authority of Transition in Madagascar
Had been mayor of AntananarivoDissolved the parliamentPromised free elections by fall of 2010
Government
Kingdom of Madagascar Ruled the nearby waters and controlled sea
trade around southern AfricaAbolished slave trade in 1795Mid 1850’s prohibited Christianity
Queen Ranavolona the Cruel1883 France invades
British accept it as a French protectorateFrench seize full power in 1895
Historical Events
Malagasy fought alongside the French during WWII, and were under control of the Vichy French until 1942Madagascar Plan
Malagasy Republic gained autonomy in 1958Full independence June 26, 1960
History Cont.
Republic of MadagascarCapitol: AntananarivoJudicial:
Based on French civil law and Malagasy lawAccepts compulsory ICJ jurisdictions with
reservationsLike many countries, has compulsory military
service
Government Structure
Andry Rajoelina •Young: Just 34•Has the support of most of the people and all of the military.
Dabbled with Socialism, but back to full privatization
Agriculture and fishing Poverty Rampant
GDP per capita: $1,000 (212th of 229)Qatar: $110,000US: $49,000Belarus: $11,800Iraq: $3,700
Economy
Claims French are still “Illegally colonizing” a few islands around the country, not a large dispute.
Produces cannabis, mostly for domestic consumption (est. consumption rates = est. production rates)
Transshipment stop for Heroin (Most likely from Afghanistan through Pakistan)
Notes
Poor countryAlways sides with development and reduction
of slumsHas legitimacy issues
Has not sided with traditionally abrasive governments
Has a bit of a drug problemGovt. supports the use of recreational drugsDoes not side with Western countries’ attempt
to stop drug trade.
Summary