The Republic of Madagascar is located in the Indian Ocean island state off the coast of southeastern Africa, and its territory includes madagascar, the fourth largest island in the world, and several small islands in its vicinity. The country of more than 28 million inhabitants is very culturally diverse and is one of the few in Africa where the Austronesian language is spoken, and the country speaks two official languages, Madagascar and French. According to United Nations standards, Madagascar is a least developed country, of which 90 per cent earns less than $2 per day. It is worth mentioning that the country is also the only country in Africa where the main population is yellow-skinned, is not very kind!
The capital is Antananarivo
As one of the last major areas on earth to be settled by humans, Madagascar's natural beauty and ecological diversity make it feel like a country forgotten by time. Madagascar is a country that splits off from the Indian plate and is home to thousands of species of flora and fauna that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Madagascar's extraordinary natural diversity earned the country the nickname "Eighth Continent". Reverence for ancestors and traditions pervades the national culture, and this reverence is reflected in the country's architecture, art and social etiquette.
Let's take a tour of Madagascar's top tourist attractions and discover madagascar's natural, cultural and historical diversity for yourself.
1. Lano Mafana National Park: Located in the southeast region of Madagascar, it is one of the most popular parks in the country. The eastern part of the park is the most scenic, with numerous streams splashing through the dense forest. The park is home to the endangered golden bamboo lemur, which is said to ingest 12 times the amount of cyanide ingested by similar animals, but they are still alive and jumping, and why they can not be invaded by toxins is also a major mystery in the animal kingdom. This may also be an evolutionary means of self-protection for their species. At present, the number of this species in the wild is less than 500.
A non-toxic species
2. Masoira National Park: Located in northeastern Madagascar, it covers nearly 250 miles of tropical rainforest and also includes three marine parks. There are ten species of lemurs in the park, including the world's largest nocturnal primate, the lemur. The park is also home to a variety of birds and reptiles, including the tomato frog, which is named after its bright red color. Tampalo, Ambodilaitry and Ifaho Marine Park are ideal for snorkeling and kayaking adventures.
Masoira National Park
3, Baobab Avenue: Baobab Avenue is the west of Madagascar, it has the world's most complete bread tree species. Its striking landscape attracts visitors from all over the world, making it one of the most visited locations in the region. The 800-year-old baobab originally did not stand alone above the landscape, but in the midst of a dense tropical forest. Over the years, forests have been cut down for agriculture, leaving only the famous baobab trees. Listed as a once-in-a-lifetime place by UNESCO, it is a unique sight to behold.
Baobab Avenue
4. Bemaraha Stone Forest: Located in the southern part of the Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve, the largest nature reserve in Madagascar. It is a World Natural Heritage Site and the largest stone forest in the world. The word "tsingy" refers to the pinnacles that dot the park's limestone plateau. The park is located near the west coast of the country and has vast mangroves. The park is home to seven species of lemurs, including a species of lemur known for its milky white fur and black face.
Bemaraha Stone Forest
5. St. Mary's Island: St. Mary's Island is located off the east coast of Madagascar. In the 17th and 18th centuries, it was a paradise for pirates around the world, and because of its unique geographical conditions, it became a haven for pirates, and the wreckage of several pirate ships can still be seen in shallow waters. The island has also become one of the tourist attractions for pirate lovers. The calm and clear waters of the island bay are ideal for snorkeling. Migrating humpback whales also visit island waters in summer and early autumn.
St. Mary's Island
Humpback whales in July-September