Transcript Madagascar - Mediapolis Schools

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 "Fitiavana,
Tanindrazana,
Fandrosoana" (Malagasy)
"Amour, patrie, progrès"
 "Moto" is Swahili for "hot"
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Madagascar gained independence on June 26, 1960 and it
was from France. It is an Island country located in the Indian
Ocean, and it is also referred to as Malagasy Republic.
Capital: Antananarivo
President: Hery Rajaonarimampianina
Government: Caretaker government
Currency: Malagasy ariary
Population: 22.29 million (2012) World Bank
Official languages: French Language, Malagasy language
Geography
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Madagascar - Largest Cities
1 Antananarivo 1,391,433
2 Toamasina 206,373
3 Antsirabe 186,253
4 Fianarantsoa 167,227
5 Mahajanga 154,657
6 Toliara 115,319
7 Antsiranana 82,937
8 Antanifotsy 70,626
9 Ambovombe 66,818
10 Ambilobe 56,000
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Mountains
 1 Maromokotro 12,876 m
 2 Andranofito 51,752 m
 3 Vohimanga 61,038 m
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1500s - Portuguese, French, Dutch, and English attempt to
establish trading settlements which fail due to hostile
conditions and fierce local Malagasy
1700s - The French attempt to establish military positions on
the east coast but by the early 19th century the only
settlement they could claim was the island of Ste. Marie
1828-1861 - Radama I is succeeded by his widow
Ranavalona I, who terrorizes the country for 33 years by
persecuting Christians, evicting foreigners, executing political
rivals, and reviving the custom of killing babies born un
unlucky days.
1863 - Radama II is assassinated
1991 - After an economic collapse, Malagasy take to the
streets and demand a new government
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1993 - Ratsiraka is ousted and replaced with Albert Zafy who
wins democratic elections and forms the Thrid Republic. Zafy
later runs into trouble by continually breaching the
constitution and is impeached by the National Assembly
2001 - Marc Ravalomanana, mayor of Tana, is elected
president with 52% of the vote. Ratsiraka refuses to accept
the result and a political snafu ensues.
2006 - Marc Ravalomanana was re-elected for a second
term.
2009 - President Marc Ravalomanana was ousted in March
2009 during an uprising led by Andry Rajoelina, then-mayor
of Antananarivo.
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Albert Rakoto Ratsimamanga, the Scientific Pioneer 1st
scientist
Gisèle Rabesahala, the Patriot leader that struggled for
independence
Jean-Luc Raharimanana is a Malagasy writer.
Erick Manana is a singer and a songwriter described once as
the “Bob Dylan of Madagascar”.
Jacques Rabemananjara was a Malagasy politician,
playwright and poet.
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The mentally disabled children are able to be
independent with little help
Peace Corps have been Helping Silk
Weavers in Madagascar Expand their
Businesses
Six new species of a mysterious bloodsucking ant have been identified
in Madagascar — and they're an especially
odd bunch. The so-called Dracula ants,
described today (March 31) in the journal
ZooKeys, seem to defy many of the normal
rules that ...
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you can go Hiking in Isalo its superb. In the late afternoon
people may suggest visiting the natural rock window to
watch the sunset.
In June, humpback whales come from the waters of the
South Pole to the Ste Marie Channel, not far off the coast.
The channel is protected by the East coast of Madagascar
and by Sainte-Marie, ideal for whales who come to breed
and calve
You can take a Visit to Lemur Island
 There are four species to see at Lemur Island, including the bamboo
lemur, the black & white ruffed lemur, brown lemur and one diademed
sifaka.
Diademed-sifaka
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The government of Madagascar is a
Republic
Philippe Eidel: composer, music director,
actor
 Azaly Ben Marofo: politician
 Charles Rabemananjara: former prime
minister
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Deforestation in Madagascar is largely the result of three
activities:
 Tavy or slash-and-burn agriculture: Tavy is the lifeblood of Malagasy
culture and the Malagasy economy. Tavy is mostly used for converting
tropical rainforests in Madagascar into rice fields.
 Logging for timber is especially a problem in the rainforests of eastern
Madagascar, particularly on the Masoala peninsula.