"MADAGASCAR" Madagascar by drolkar

Madagascar Travel Guide: 1,183 reviews and 3,849 photos

Madagascar, the world's fourth-largest island, was first settled by Malay-Polynesian mariners some 1500 years ago. Subsequent arrivals included Africans, Arabs, Indian and Portuguese traders and French colonials.

The result? Eighteen different tribes whose varying combinations of African and Asian traits reflect the diversity of the island's heritage. Simply beautiful!

If you are planning a trip to Madagascar, try contacting <font color=green><b>Cortez Travel</font></b> in California, the agency that booked my trip (<b>"Monique" at Cortez-USA@mcimail.com</b>). They were very helpful to me !

<div style='background color=yellow'><marquee><font color=green size=+2>In the land of the eighteen tribes...</marquee></div>

Last visit to Madagascar: Sep 1995
Intro Written Sep 11, 2002
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balhannah Jan 18, 2010 at 3:38 AM

Interesting reading about the "Merina" Quite like Lemurs, looks like you find them everywhere there!
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matcrazy1 Jan 13, 2007 at 8:36 AM

Fascinating island! I knew about lemurs and chameleons but I didn't know that baobab tree is native to Madagascar.
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janetanne Oct 21, 2006 at 12:14 AM

Your unique insights on the places you have travelled to are a marvel to read. Marvellous Madaagascar!
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toonsarah Oct 20, 2006 at 12:16 PM

Some fascinating tales and tips - thank you for sharing them. Sarah
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ukirsari Jun 2, 2006 at 4:56 AM

privet cathy, thanks for birthday wishes! not yet arrange something special but hear that all big family in jogjakarta are fine made me so happy :) hugs ~@rie~
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thinking Sep 15, 2004 at 10:44 AM

Madaagascar is on my list. It is so far, that it will take a while for me to go. Great pages.
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Wafro Jun 11, 2004 at 7:07 AM

I shall put Madagascar on my Africa list. FREEDOM FOR ALL THE LEMURES!!! ;-))
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850prc Mar 12, 2004 at 5:20 AM

Salut vazana! : ) Loved your page, C. We'd love to visit Madagascar. Also liked the Air Mad comment...the legend of the pregnant lady at the lake. All in all, a most entertaining page.
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PA2AKgirl Jan 15, 2004 at 12:52 AM

definitely on my wishlist as well. Great photos and commentary.
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sachara Sep 8, 2003 at 8:30 AM

Great page of this destination at my wishlist. Ringtail lemures are my favourites. Now I can only visit them in the zoo next door.