French people in Madagascar

of Madagascar both developed in different ways, portraying various contrasts between the two areas. The systems explored throughout this essay will be economy and government. Economy can developed through the natural resources of the land and what the culture is. For example, if a land has many beavers and is rich in animals, the economy might be based on fur trade since those are the area’s primary resources it can provide to the inhabitants. Government is referred to the power of the people…

Diversity and Developments Madagascar has a unique blend of customs and faiths from Southeast Asia, India, the Middle East, and Africa. It is one of the seventeen megadiverse countries in the world. Approximately 250,000 species are found in Madagascar. Over 65 percent of the species found on the island of Madagascar are not found anywhere else on earth such as elephant birds. (Dewar & Wright, 1993). Madagascar is also home to the third largest coral reef system in the world. Madagascar has an…

Madagascar & Raw Nickel History & Geography Madagascar is the fourth biggest island in the World. It is 1000 miles from north to south (244,533 sq miles) and twice the size of Arizona. And is home to one of the six islands of africa and is located off the coast of mozambique. One of its main income of money and exports of resources is raw nickel, which has earned almost $370,000,000, followed by knitted sweaters that has earned almost $180,000,000. The landscape of Madagascar is beautiful. It…

the plight of the world’s poor, showing how effective they are as a treatment. Madagascar is one of the many victims of colonialism, which played a huge role in making Madagascar…

Madagascar has an economy that focuses strongly on their exports. The agriculture is the mainstay of the country, and includes fishing and forestry accounting for more than one-fourth of the GDP and employs roughly 80 percent of the population. The main agricultural products produced in Madagascar include: coffee, vanilla, sugarcane, cloves, cocoa, rice, cassava, beans, bananas, peanuts, and livestock products. The primary source of fuel for Madagascar is the use of firewood which is responsible…

The Capital of Madagascar The capital city of Madagascar is Antananarivo or Tanarive in French. Antananarivo is the largest city in Madagascar. The city is located in the central highlands of Madagascar, has a surface area of about 33.4 miles square and is 4,199 feet above sea level. Antananarivo was built on the summit of three hill ranges that connect to form a Y. The city has since grown to cover the hills and the hill bases. The city is bordered to the south and the west by the Ikopa River.…

Why is Madagascar so poor? Madagascar is among the world's poorest countries despite its biological and cultural richness due to: Kleptocratic rule Under the kleptocratic rule of French-backed dictator Didier Ratsiraka, government officials stole millions of dollars in funds ear-marked for aid and development activities. More generally, corruption is extremely costly to developing economies. Corruption breeds poorly performing economies by discouraging private sector development, scaring off…

French Colonial Expansion In a debate with member of the French parliament a French Prime Minister launch a national argue for imperial expansion. Jules Ferry zealous imperialist frequently defended his policies against such people as socialist and conservative’s critics, who opposed French imperialism. Ferry’s base his speech for colonial expansion on three set idea. These three idea are economic, civilization, politics and patriotism. French Colonial Expansion According to Ferry, the world…

Introduction Madagascar is a breath-taking tropical island found in the Indian Ocean. It is known for its pristine beaches and stunning views along side a fusion different cultures. With its main influences being Asian and African culture, Malagasy culture has developed its own, unique blend of flavors, ideas, and practices. For instance, fady is used to describe something that is taboo, and an example of this would be foreigner visiting ancestral grave sites. There are many customs and…

Madagascar is an Island located off the coast of Mozambique, in the Indian Ocean. Its native language is French. It is home to 90% of its own unique wildlife. (http://www.worldtravelguide.net/madagascar) Madagascar has two seasons: dry and wet. The dry season which, is cool and dry is during the months of May to October. While, the wet season which, is hot and rainy is during the months of November to April. Depending on where you are in Madagascar also plays a role in the climate. Each Region,…