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-40% Christian
-5% Muslim
-65% Traditional - Malagasy Beliefs Honoring Zanahary and Family Ancestors

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The two main languages are French and Malagasy.

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-republic
-leader is Hery Rajaonarimampianina
-the President of Madagascar is head of state and the Prime Minister of Madagascar is head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system.

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-red-brown earth
-south has volcanoes
-the north has mountains
-tropical and dry

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It is a subequatorial climate. Madagascar has two seasons: a hot, rainy November to April and a cooler, dry season from May to October.

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-study shows that there were people who first settled almost 2000 years ago
-In 1883, France invaded Madagascar and by 1896 had established rule over the island, which became a French colony
-The island is first known to Europeans after being sighted in 1500 by a Portuguese ship
-Ranavalona III is a queen who ruled from 1883 to 1897

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They have traditional clothing. This is called a lamba which is two matching pieces of fabric.

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Romazava is the national dish of Madagascar, and each family makes their own version. It's usually eaten with rice for lunch or dinner. The basic ingredients are beef, pork and chicken, chopped onions, tomatoes, spinach and crushed garlic.

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Madagascar is located in Southeastern Africa. It is it's own island.

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1. Most of Madagascar's wildlife cannot be found anywhere else
2.  Many native plants of Madagascar have medicinal properties
3. The official name of Madagascar is the Republic of Madagascar
4. Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world
5. The national sport of Madagascar is rugby
6. Bare-knuckle fighting is a national sport