Madagascar

Country Name: Republic of Madagascar

Capital City: Antananarivo

Population: 18,595,469 (July 2006)

Population Growth: 3.03% (2006)

Currency: Madagascar ariary (MGA)

Languages: French (official), Malagasy (official)

Area: 587,040 sq km

Inflation Rate: 12% (2006 est.)

Unemployment Rate: NA

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MADAGASCAR MAIN

Isalo National park Isalo National park in the south-west of the country. 203,900 acres. 150 miles from Toliary. Canyons, cliffs, gorges and other striking geological features, due to wind and rain erosion. Exotic flora, native palm trees, giant cactus. Lemurs, harmless rept