Madagascar

Africa

Most famous dive area is Nosy-Bé, NW of Madagascar Island. Many other places are interesting to dive, mostly wild areas.

Location: Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Mozambique
Geographic coordinates: 20° 0' S, 47° 0' E
Coastline km: 4,828 km km
Climate: Tropical along coast, temperate inland, arid in south
Terrain: Narrow coastal plain, high plateau and mountains in center
Elevation: highest point: Maromokotro 2,876 m
Natural hazards: Periodic cyclones, drought, and locust infestation
Currency: Malagasy franc (MGF)
Population: 18,040,341 (July 2005 est.)
Languages: French (official), Malagasy (official)
Capital: Antananarivo
Divisions: 6 provinces (faritany); Antananarivo, Antsiranana, Fianarantsoa, Mahajanga, Toamasina, Toliara

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