Quick Facts Essential Facts Interesting Facts Location: Africa – within the Africa Union Capital: Antananarivo Population: 222,005,222 Demonym: Malagasy Language: Malagasy, French and English Currency: Malagasy Ariary Climate: Hot/Rainy (November to April) and Cool/Dry (May to October) Government: Semi-presidential republic President: Hery Rajaonarimampianina Religion: 50/50 split between Christianity and Islam Geography: 90% of all Madagascan Animals and Wildlife Aren’t Found Anywhere Else History: Madagascar was Peopled by Asians Before It Was Populated by Africans History: Madagascan Culture Embraces 3 Unique Pastimes Found in No Other Countries Economy: 70% of Malagasy People Live Below the Poverty Line Geography: Madagascar Is the Fourth Largest Island in the World History: The Country Used to Be a French Colony Geography: Of All the Roads that Exist in Madagascar, Only 11% of Them Are Paved History: Madagascar Is Also Known as the Red Island Economy: The Country Is One of the Most Inexpensive Holiday Destinations in the World Geography: Madagascar Only Has 2 Seasons Malagasy People Live by Something called “Fihavana” Madagascar Has a Delicious Local Snack Called Koba The Country Was a Haven for Pirates Madagascar’s Rainforests Are Now in Danger Textiles Such as Lamba Form an Important Part of Malagasy Culture Table of Contents 01 90% of all Madagascan Animals and Wildlife Aren’t Found Anywhere Else 02 Madagascar was Peopled by Asians Before It Was Populated by Africans 03 Madagascan Culture Embraces 3 Unique Pastimes Found in No Other Countries 04 70% of Malagasy People Live Below the Poverty Line 05 Madagascar Is the Fourth Largest Island in the World 06 The Country Used to Be a French Colony 07 Of All the Roads that Exist in Madagascar, Only 11% of Them Are Paved 08 Madagascar Is Also Known as the Red Island 09 The Country Is One of the Most Inexpensive Holiday Destinations in the World 10 Madagascar Only Has 2 Seasons 11 Malagasy People Live by Something called “Fihavana” 12 Madagascar Has a Delicious Local Snack Called Koba 13 The Country Was a Haven for Pirates 14 Madagascar’s Rainforests Are Now in Danger 15 Textiles Such as Lamba Form an Important Part of Malagasy Culture 16 Madagascar Facts – Facts about Madagascar Summary 90% of all Madagascan Animals and Wildlife Aren’t Found Anywhere Else The first of our Madagascar facts tells us that Madagascar is a unique country in that it has been fully isolated as an island for 70 million years. Read More...
Source: Pinterest.ph Chippiparai, often referred to as “the royal hound of Tamil Nadu,” is an enigmatic breed of dog that has captured the hearts of dog lovers worldwide. Known for their majestic appearance and unwavering loyalty, Chippiparai dogs have a rich history deeply rooted in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
In this article, we will uncover 18 fascinating and lesser-known facts about the Chippiparai breed that will both intrigue and amaze you. Read More...
Becoming a superstar illusionist like American David Copperfield does not just happen by magic – years of practice, a flair for showmanship and self-promotion are essential. Oh, and charisma helps.
Skills and presentation are everything for a budding magician, especially in Hong Kong, where, some say, the profession is not taken seriously.
In the West, audiences appreciate and value magic performances as a cultural art form, says local magician Henry Harrius, 27. Read More...