maps of madagascar

Madagascar is an island nation situated off the eastern coast off Africa in the Indian Ocean. Madagascar maps an area of around 587,041 square kilometers. The capital city of the country is Antananarivo which is also the largest city in the country.

The official language of the country is Malagasy, French and English. The country got its independence from France in 1960. It is also the fourth largest island in the world. The country is a representative democracy.

The economy of the country is mainly supported by agriculture, fishing and forestry. The country is the world’s largest producer of vanilla. Coffee, sugarcane, cocoa, rice and cassava are some of its agricultural produces. The maps of Madagascar prove the point of it’s having one of the world’s rarest flora and fauna.

The country has many species of animal which are endemic to the island nation. There are around a number of plants which are endemic to the island. Tourism is one industry where the country needs to work upon. There is a lot of growth potential in the island. The island is also trying to improve its oil industry by fueling more oil explorations. The travel maps of Madagascar have a lot of eco tourism on chart. Places to see are Antananarivo and Isalo.