Linley, Will, Mayten, Grant

Important People President- Andry Rajoelina First Lady- Mialy Rajoelina Former President- Marc Ravalomanana The former president is the most successful and rich businessman in the country. Famous Author- Jean-Joseph Rabearivelo

Important Places Capital- Antanarivo Ambohimanga [religious city] Around the Capital- Mantasoa, Angavokely Ampefy, Andasibe, Antsirabe Nosy Be- Most important holiday resort Mahajunga- stands at the mouth of the largest river in Madagascar, Batsiboka.

Government Madagascar is a republic like us. It was founded in Most of the country is in poverty but some people are very wealthy.

The People There The people in Madagascar get there food in many different ways. It depends on where you live. There are many people going through poverty. There are many farmers. They eat rice all three meals. There are also the more wealthy people that eat like us.

Bonus A large number of Madagascar’s population is 13 or under years of age. The languages spoken in Madagascar is French and Malagasy. Most people in Madagascar cant read until 15 years of age. Some ethnic groups include Malaya, Indonesian, Cottiers, French, Indian, Creole, Comorian. People in Madagascar’s nationality is Malagasy. 140,000 people in Madagascar have AIDS. The population in Madagascar is 19.1 million.

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Questions Answer True or False 1.The current president Marc Ravalomanana. 2.The president married. 3.The capital is Antanarivo. 4.Madagascar is a republic. 5. People in poverty don’t eat rice. 6.Most people in Madagascar are 60 and over. 7.Madagascar is a island.