Madagascar is a country located off the coast of Africa. It is the fourth largest island in the world. The
island is found to the east of the African continent and is surrounded by the Indian Ocean and the
Mozambique Channel. The largest city on the island is Antananarivo and is also the nation's capital
(18.9333°, 47.5167°). This has been the largest populated area since the 1700s. Another major city is Toamasina and is Madagascar's second largest city(18.1500°, 49.4167°). There are two seasons that occur throughout the year in Madagascar. One of the seasons in hot and rainy from November until April and the other part of the year is cool and dry from May until October. The east coast receives the most rain during the rainy season. The rain causes the eastern part of the island to be very humid and creates weather conditions that can cause cyclones. The humidity in this area has also caused a tropical fever endemic. So in this region of the country disease is a result of the humidity.The central part of the island has higher elevations which causes less rainfall. The western part of the island does not receive much rain during this season. The dry season has much nicer weather. Part of Madagascar includes a rainforest just off the coast. Many different geographical features can be found on the island of Madagascar. Located in the Tsaratanana Massif are mountains that were at one time active volcanoes.
In the northern part of the island are beautiful beaches that many tourists like to visit. The Betsiboka
River is located in central Madagascar and runs into the Mozambique Channel. Most of the central part
of the island is filled with highlands. In the southern part of the country are a set of mountains known as
the Ivakoany Massif and the Isala Roiniforme Massif. There are also deserts located in this region of the
country. The people groups of Madagascar are more involved in fishing, trading, and raising cattle than
farming. The beaches and mountainous features of the island do not leave many places for farming. The
Sakalaka ethnic group are known for agricultural fishing and raising cattle. The island is
called the "Great Red Island" because of its red soils, which are not good for agriculture. Since
Madagascar is an island it makes it easy to use ships to trade nearby countries, but can be threatened by
invaders.
island is found to the east of the African continent and is surrounded by the Indian Ocean and the
Mozambique Channel. The largest city on the island is Antananarivo and is also the nation's capital
(18.9333°, 47.5167°). This has been the largest populated area since the 1700s. Another major city is Toamasina and is Madagascar's second largest city(18.1500°, 49.4167°). There are two seasons that occur throughout the year in Madagascar. One of the seasons in hot and rainy from November until April and the other part of the year is cool and dry from May until October. The east coast receives the most rain during the rainy season. The rain causes the eastern part of the island to be very humid and creates weather conditions that can cause cyclones. The humidity in this area has also caused a tropical fever endemic. So in this region of the country disease is a result of the humidity.The central part of the island has higher elevations which causes less rainfall. The western part of the island does not receive much rain during this season. The dry season has much nicer weather. Part of Madagascar includes a rainforest just off the coast. Many different geographical features can be found on the island of Madagascar. Located in the Tsaratanana Massif are mountains that were at one time active volcanoes.
In the northern part of the island are beautiful beaches that many tourists like to visit. The Betsiboka
River is located in central Madagascar and runs into the Mozambique Channel. Most of the central part
of the island is filled with highlands. In the southern part of the country are a set of mountains known as
the Ivakoany Massif and the Isala Roiniforme Massif. There are also deserts located in this region of the
country. The people groups of Madagascar are more involved in fishing, trading, and raising cattle than
farming. The beaches and mountainous features of the island do not leave many places for farming. The
Sakalaka ethnic group are known for agricultural fishing and raising cattle. The island is
called the "Great Red Island" because of its red soils, which are not good for agriculture. Since
Madagascar is an island it makes it easy to use ships to trade nearby countries, but can be threatened by
invaders.
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