"MADAGASCAR" Madagascar by drolkar

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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's Profile Photo
    Jan 18, 2010 at 3:38 AM

    Interesting reading about the "Merina" Quite like Lemurs, looks like you find them everywhere there!

  • matcrazy1's Profile Photo
    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.

  • janetanne's Profile Photo
    Oct 21, 2006 at 12:14 AM

    Your unique insights on the places you have travelled to are a marvel to read. Marvellous Madaagascar!

  • toonsarah's Profile Photo
    Oct 20, 2006 at 12:16 PM

    Some fascinating tales and tips - thank you for sharing them. Sarah

  • ukirsari's Profile Photo
    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~

  • thinking's Profile Photo
    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.

  • Wafro's Profile Photo
    Jun 11, 2004 at 7:07 AM

    I shall put Madagascar on my Africa list. FREEDOM FOR ALL THE LEMURES!!! ;-))

  • 850prc's Profile Photo
    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.

  • PA2AKgirl's Profile Photo
    Jan 15, 2004 at 12:52 AM

    definitely on my wishlist as well. Great photos and commentary.

  • sachara's Profile Photo
    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.

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