Madagascar
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Madagascar was under French control from the late nineteenth century until 1960, when it gained full independence. Its culture mixes European, African, and South Asian influences.
The island of Madagascar is the fourth largest in the world.
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Photos showed one of the seized Madagascar cockroaches was almost big enough to completely cover the palm of an adult hand.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The dinosaur lived in Madagascar around 70 million years ago and was still considered an apex predator.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
Mauritius and Madagascar didn’t respond to requests for comment.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
A former French serviceman has been detained in Madagascar for allegedly taking part in a plot to destabilise the island, authorities say.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
The large island of Madagascar, about 250 miles east of the African mainland, offers a famous example.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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