Madagascar

Madagascar!

By:

Hannah Smaby Elizabeth Porath Marinna Phillips Brooklyn Beers Helayna Nerby

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The history and geography of Madagascar!

Have you ever thought about the history and geography of Madagascar? You will, because I am going to tell you about it!

Madagascar has regions. You will also learn about the size and location. The history of Madagascar is another thing. Madagascar is a beautiful interesting country, and you are about to learn about it!

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Did you know Madagascar has a high population, and five regions? Well, the first region is the east coast, having a narrow band of lowlands. The next is Tsaratanana Massif. In elevation, it is Madagascar’s highest region.

Thirdly, is a central highland. This region has a wide variety of topographies. (For example, extinct volcanoes and eroded hills.) The west coast has many fine harbors, and fisherman.

The fifth is the southwest, being plateaus and deserts. Madagascar has a very wide variety of land types.

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Now, you’re probably wondering about its size and location. No worries, I will tell you. Did you know Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the whole, wide, world? It’s located off the coast of Africa, in the Indian Ocean.

Madagascar’s coastline is 4,828 miles long! So, Madagascar has an interesting location, and a large size, but it’s very cool!

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Wondering about the history of Madagascar? Okay, I guess I will tell you! Madagascar was owned by France until 1960. It is believed that the first Malagasy people came from Indonesia.

Madagascar’s languages are French and Malagasy. Its capital is Antananarivo. Madagascar has such a different history!

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In conclusion Madagascar has 5 regions, Tsaratanana Massif, east coast, central highlands, west coast, and southwest. It has an interesting history, including being owned by France. Also, Madagascar has an interesting size and location. It is the fourth largest island in the world. Madagascar is beautiful and full of facts!!

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Madagascar Religion Have you ever wondered about the religion in Madagascar? Madagascar has a ton of different religions. You will be learning about the tombs and souls. Then you will be learning about how the tombs were made and the post around the tombs. That’s what you’re going to learn about Madagascar!!!

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Madagascar has a ton of different religions.

Did you know 55 percent of the population abides are by the traditional beliefs? Well 40 percent are Christians. Also 5 percent of the populations are Muslims. Betsileo and Merina are the two main ethnic groups in Madagascar.

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You will be learning about the tombs in Madagascar. The tombs of the various peoples around the island differ somewhat in form. A number of different souls are recognized by the Malagasy. The ambiroa is believed to permeate the tomb building, family household, and hills and valleys. Christianity was introduced to the Malagasy in the early 19th century.

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Then you will be learning about how the tombs were made and the post around the tombs. Religious beliefs are at the heart of Malagasy culture. Traditionally, the tombs of the Malagasy were also stone; by nowadays they are often made of concrete with glass windows. Traditionally religious practices exist side by side with religions that came to the island from outside. Standing as tall as 20 feet, each post is carved with the life story of the person buried in the tomb.

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Finally, you will be learning about Madagascar’s New Testament and the population. Madagascar religion is ruled by certain traditional beliefs. There is a small number of Hindus among the Indian population. By 1830, 3,000 copies of the New Testament have been printed. Thank you for listening about Madagascar’s religion. http://www.nationmaster.com/country/ma-madagascar/rel-religion

Madagascar’s Agriculture!

Have you ever thought about the agriculture in Madagascar? If you read on, you will learn all about Madagascar’s amazing agriculture. First, Madagascar people grow lots of crops and herd a lot of cattle. Next, the amazing steps of growing rice. Finally, Madagascar’s fishing is growing in importance and shows considerable promise. Madagascar has an amazing agriculture! If you read on, you will learn all of the amazing facts about their agriculture and how amazing it is! http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ldFi3ipcRsU/S5K5p4Rla3I/AAAAAAAACyQ/bI3iDnaEyHQ/Rice+Rows +in+Madagascar.jpg

Madagascar people grow a lot of different crops and herd a lot of cattle. Nearly all people grow rice, and the rice is grown on ever available inch of land! Also, cash crops include coffee, sugarcane, vanilla cloves, and sisal rare grown on the island of Madagascar. Plus pepper and lima beans are important and demanded by foreign ports. Did you know that in an average year in Madagascar, well over 50,000 tons of coffee is shipped to foreign ports? Finally, the people of Madagascar raise a lot of cattle because it is a measure of wealth. I could not believe some of those facts when I saw them! It is amazing how much crops they grow and how much of each crop they sell too! http://ces.williams.edu/files/2011/11/Cattle-herder-cutting-samata.jpg

The process of growing rice is amazing! I can’t believe the Malagasy put so much time into it! Did you know that that the whole ricegrowing process takes 120-150 days every year!

The rice is grown in marshy areas, irrigated fields, and on dry land. When you grow rice, you first have to prepare the field, plant the rice, replant the rice, and finally harvest the rice. That’s definitely a lot of work! Growing, harvesting, and the rest of the process are just so cool! http://farmlandgrab.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/340pxPlanting_paddy_rice_in_Laos.jpg

In Madagascar, fishing is growing in importance, and shows considerable promise.

Shrimp farming is also taking off just like regular fishing. Also Prawn and Tuna exports in particular, are valuable export earnings. Finally, other sea food that is taking off is Tilapia, Black Bass, Trout, and Lobster. I never knew that Madagascar did so much fishing and does so well with it. http://photos.mongabay.com/j/madagascar.fishing.41098.jpg

Madagascar is a country that has an amazing agriculture! I mean the Malagasy growing all of the different kinds of crops and herding all of the cattle. Also the process of growing rice is really cool. Finally, in Madagascar, fishing is growing in importance and is showing considerable promise.

Madagascar is an extremely amazing agricultural country. I hope you think it’s as amazing as I do! http://www.amadeusvanillabeans.com/pictures/images/map-madagascaragricultural.jpg

Madagascar Food Have you ever tasted Madagascar food? If you have or haven’t you will learn some of the many kinds of food they have. You will learn how they eat their food and where they eat it.

What their dish will look like. The last thing you will learn about is what they eat. I hope you will enjoy Madagascar.

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How do the Malagasy’s eat their food?

When the Malagasy’s eat their food they place mats on the floor and eat their food down there. They don’t do that all the time. They only do that sometimes. They eat Ramazava a lot after working hard or walking. Every once in a while Malagasy will go to a restaurant for a special occasion.

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Malagasy’s eat different than us. When they eat they only eat with large spoons. They don’t use forks or knives. The plates are only solid colors, no designs. When they have dinner they place a napkin on a white service plate and top each napkin with a bright flower.

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The last few facts you will learn about Madagascar is what they eat. Malagasy’s eat rice a lot! They have it with every meal. If you want to eat pork there you can but only in certain spots of Madagascar because in most parts it is taboo. They eat brettes, cassava, and ones that can afford it eat meat or fish in there rice. They eat some different foods that we don’t eat.

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Madagascar is an amazing place. (Island) How the Malagasy’s eat. Where they eat is also important. What their dish will look like. What they eat. If you ever get the chance to go there you should try all the different kinds of food and more!

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Madagascar animals!

Madagascar has been called many names but, one in particular is “The land of living fossils�. It got its name from all the unusual plants and animals that live there. First you will learn about the Ring-tailed lemur and its weight, height, diet, and life span. Second, the Indri lemur and its weight, height, diet, and life span. And last the Red-ruffed lemur and its weight, height, diet, and life span. So if you would like to learn more about Madagascar and its crazy critters, keep reading!

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Did you know the Ring-tailed lemur is the most distinct lemur? That’s because of the rings on its tail and also the length of their tail. Ringtailed lemurs are primates only found in the Madagascar and its surrounding islands. This animal feeds on fruit, leaves, flowers, bark, and tree sap. The Ring-tailed lemur usually lives up to 18 years in the wild, and normally weigh’s 5 to 7.5 pounds. In conclusion, Madagascar is the only and most populated island with lemur life.

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The Indri lemur is the largest living lemur known to Madagascar and to the world. The Indri lemur is also called the “Babakoto” in many regions. This large lemur feeds on fruit, leaves, and flowers of trees. It eats up to 1.5 kg per day. This animal can live up to be about 30 years old, and weigh’s up to 8-12 kg (17 Ibs – 28 Ibs), it can also grow to be 75-90 cm long (adult size). So that being said, that the Indri lemur is the largest lemur in the world wouldn’t, you like to be the tallest kid in the world?

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The Red- ruffed lemur lives in deciduous tropical forests, off the Masoala peninsula in northeast Madagascar. They feed on fruit, leaves, nectar, and seeds. Their life span is 1520 years in the wild and 19 in captivity. The height of this animal is 110-112 cm, and can weigh up to 7-10 pounds. In conclusion these unique creatures are the largest of the Lemuridae family.

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So we covered a lot of ground today on lemurs so let review. First on our list we had Ring-tailed lemurs and their diet, weight, height, and life span. Second, the Indri lemur and its diet, weight, height, and life span. And lastly Red-ruffed lemur and their diet, weight, height, and life span. So if you’re interested in lemurs, high tail it out to Madagascar, and see what the lemurs have to say t o you.

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