Beautiful Madagascar lies
off the south eastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean and covers an area
of 587,041 square kilometres (226,658 square miles). The Mozambique Channel
separates it from the African coast.
The island is 1,580 kilometres (980 miles) long from north to south with a maximum width of
580 kilometres (360 miles).
Mount Maromokotro is the
island's highest peak. The island is divided by wonderful ridges, valleys,
rivers and tropical forests. Behind the coral beaches, located of the east
coast is an almost continuous chain of lagoons which is connected by the
Pangalanes Canal. If you're into surfing ocean waves, this island provides many
good spots along its coast line.
Madagascar has wildlife
that are not found on the African mainland. It has 50 species of lemur. An
unusual animal is the fossa, a carnivorous mammal. Crocodiles are the most
dangerous of the native animals while hundreds of species of harmless,
gorgeous butterflies inhabit the island. The spiny globefish and cofferfish
are indeed unique to the island and exploring this wonderful place is recommended.
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