MADAGASCAR BIODIVERSITY
MADAGASCAR, nicknamed the “Great Island,” is an island country in the Indian Ocean, located off the southeastern coast of Africa. Here are some key facts about this fascinating country: Geography and Biodiversity A unique island: Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, which gives it an exceptional variety of landscapes: lush tropical forests, rugged mountains, arid plateaus, and coastlines lined with idyllic beaches. A biodiversity sanctuary: The island's isolation has fostered the development of a unique ecosystem, home to many endemic species found nowhere else on Earth. The most famous example is the lemur, an emblematic primate of Madagascar. The island also hosts chameleons, baobab trees, and numerous other unique species. Diverse landscapes: Madagascar offers a wide variety of landscapes: The Central Highlands, with terraced rice fields and traditional villages. The eastern tropical rainforests, home to exceptional biodiversity. The arid southern regions, ...