Madagascar Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island sovereign state off the coast of Southeast Africa, in the Indian Ocean
About Madagascar
Despite its proximity to Africa, language and DNA studies show that the people of Madagascar are predominantly ethnicallyAustronesian; their ancestors between 350 BCE and 550 CE. Later, around 1000 CE, migrants crossed the Mozambique Channel and arrived from East Africa, and were followed by Arabs, Indians, and Chinese immigrants. The Malagasy way of thinking, as well as their appearance and fashion style, is a mixture of cultures. Madagascar is part of the African Union, but was suspended from the organization from 2009 to 2013. There was political turmoil in Madagascar in 2002 and again between 2009 and 2010, which led to a decrease in tourism, but the situation was resolved to the satisfaction of the international community with the adoption of a new constitution in 2010 and presidentia
Top Attractions in Madagascar
Explore the best things to see and do in Madagascar:
- ★Avenue of the Baobabs
- ★Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve
Madagascar Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 18 sections including: