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2.  Its current position is about 400km east of Africa separated by the Mozambique Channel.  In 1960, the country became a fully independent country called the Malagasy Republic.  Nearly all of Madagascar was once covered in forests but much of the land has now been cleared.  Areas of Madagascar is covered in a rich, red soil which is suitable for farming.  Over three-quarters of the island species cant be found anywhere in the world.

3.  Area: 587,041km  Population: 15,492,000  Capital: Antananarivo {1,053,000}  Main language spoken: Malagasy  Main religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant Church of Madagascar.  Currency: CFA Franc  Type of Government: Republic; Limited Democracy.  The tallest mountain in Madagascar is Maromokotro. {2, 876m}

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5.  From 1999 to 2010, scientists discovered 615 new species in Madagascar, including 41 mammals and 61 reptiles.  Madagascar as some of the world's most interesting animals. About 75% of the species found in Madagascar live nowhere else on the planet.  { On the next slide there is pictures of some off the animals.}

6.  Aye-aye:  Bamboo Lemur:  Black lemur:  Dwarf lemur:  Indri:

7.  Houses are rectangular and have steeply angled roofs.  Most houses are made of either mud or woven matting supported by poles.  In the eastern forest, they are built of split bamboo.

8.  The colours of the flag represent Madagascar's history, yearning for independence, and traditional classes.  Red and white were the colours of the Merina kingdom.  Green was the colour of the Hover.

9. What are the areas of Madagascar is covered in ? A rich, red soil What is the tallest Mountain called ? Maromokotro What were the years that scantiest found new animals ? 1999 to 2010