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Madagascar is an island country in East Africa.
Despite its proximity to the African continent, scientific studies show that the island's population came from Kalimantan and Polynesia sometime between the 4th century BC and the 6th century AD. Later new migrants came from Africa, followed by Arab, Persian, Indian and Chinese sailors. The Malagasy culture and appearance is influenced by many peoples.
Madagascar is part of the African Union, but its membership is suspended in 2009-13. Political crises in 2002 and 2009-10 led to a decline in tourism, but the situation improved with acceptance of the new constitution in 2010 and the presidential elections in 2013, which the international community deemed free and properly calculated. It can be hoped that the country will continue to resolve conflicts through discussions.
The Malagasy population consists of 18 ethnic groups, among which the dominant and largest are Merinos, inhabitants of the central plateau, where the capital is also located.
Regions
| Province of Antananarivo (Antananarivo, Antsirabe) The capital is an important crossroads and the main entry point for foreign travelers coming to the international airport. |
| Antsiranana Province (Antsiranana, Masoala National Park, Nosy Be) In the province is the famous tropical island Nosy Be with the surrounding islets, the region is best known among travelers because of the beautiful beaches, is the most popular among tourists part of the country. |
| Province of Fianarantsoa (Fianarantsoa, Ambositra, Ambalavao, Andringitra National Park, Ranomafana National Park) The region south of the capital has rich rainforests, accessible by the RN7 road. |
| Mahajanga Province (Mahajanga, Tsingy de Bemaraha) In Mahajanga there are a few hidden rest areas, which can only be reached by plane or boat. |
| Toamasina Province (Toamasina, Vatomandry, Ile aux Nattes, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park) In this province is the Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, where industrial lemurs sing. Here are rarely visited places along the east coast. |
| Province of Toliara (Toliara, Anakao, Isalo National Park) The southern part of the country is a wetland where the thorn forests of Madagascar are located. Despite the climate, the nature is rich and among the local species are lemurs, birds, insects and lizards. |
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Visitors from most countries can receive a Madagascar tourist visa immediately upon arrival in the port for 35 euros with the right to stay for 30 days. 60-day visas are also available for more curious travelers. Payment is required in cash, and the address of your first overnight stay is also requested.
It is good to get vaccinated against the most common diseases before the trip.
If you don’t own a yacht, a plane is the only way to get to Madagascar from abroad. International flights arrive mainly at Antananarivo (TNRIATA) or the island of Nosy Be (NOSIATA). Air Madagascar ("AirMad") is the national airline with flights from Paris, Marseille, Guangzhou.Other companies also have routes to Madagascar:
- AirLink with daily flights to Johannesburg,
- Air France with flights from Europe and America through Paris.
- Air Austral with flights from Paris through Reunion.
- Air Mauritius from Europe, Asia and Australia through Mauritius.
- Kenya Airways from various cities through Nairobi. Its tickets are less expensive.
- Turkish Airlines from various airports through Istanbul, can be cheap, but with stops in Mauritius.
- Ethiopian Airlines the Addis Ababa.
- Corsair International flies to Paris and Reunion .
- Comoros Aviation flies to Moroni
From the airport you can travel by taxi or by local bus from the city of Ivato (it can be many times less expensive, but a more adventurous trip).
