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Madagascar Travel and Tourism
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Madagascar, or Republic of Madagascar , is an island nation in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa. The main island, also called Madagascar, is the fourth-largest island in the world, and is home to 5% of the world's plant and animal species, of which more than 80% are endemic to Madagascar. They include the lemur infraorder of primates, the carnivorous fossa, three bird families and six baobab species. Two thirds of the population live below the international poverty line of US$1.25 a day.
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Those who travel to Madagascar may swim in secluded coves, snorkel and dive the reefs, fish, water-ski, sunset gaze, collect shells, birdwatch, hike, trek, and go on nature walks in national parks and reserves.
Tamatave, Madagascar's major port, is home to the 697-acre Parc Ivoloina, which has nature trails, a zoo, and botanical gardens. There are 100+ lemurs and other native wildlife in the zoo and free-ranging on the grounds.
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Rainy season extends from January through March. In April and May, much of Madagascar is at its lushest. Whale-watching is best in July through September. Nature lovers are likely to spot more lemurs in September and October, breeding season; birders recommend any time between S... |
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AIR MADAGASCAR offers the special fare from December 21th, 2009 to January 31, 2010
BOGOF = BUY ONE GET ONE FREE
for Paris - Antananarivo - Paris.
All the applicable taxes per ticket will be charged for both tickets and per passenger.
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The west and southwest get searingly hot during the summer (November to March), which can make moving around a struggle, particularly if you're traveling by taxi-brousse (bush taxi). By contrast, the winter months in these regions are pleasant, with blue skies, cooler temperatures and essentially no rain. In the east and northeast be prepared for rain and overcast skies at any time, although rain showers don't usually last long during the winter months. Between July and September the sea is too dangerous to travel by cargo boat.
Hotels and popular tourist attractions often get full, and prices go up, during the European holiday period from July to August, at Christmas and over Easter. The period between June a... |
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The government of Madagascar, in collaboration with international partners, is launching a national health campaign to vaccinate more than 2.8 million children against measles and distribute more than 1.5 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets to prevent the spread of malaria—diseases which take the lives of more than 1 million African children each year.
We look forward to the day when all children will be protected from preventable diseases that cause needless suffering and death. By mobilizing people and resources, we are making a significant difference in the lives of millions of children, said Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, Chairman of the American Red Cross. We salute the President of Madagascar, as well as ou... |
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