Madagascar
Americannoun
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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.
Other Word Forms
- Madagascan noun
- anti-Madagascan adjective
- pro-Madagascan adjective
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And in Madagascar, the military took over last year after youth-led protests caused the president to flee.
From BBC
The study included territories in countries such as the Dominican Republic, Panama, Jamaica, Kenya, Mauritius, Oman, Jamaica, Madagascar, the Philippines, and Indonesia, among others.
From Science Daily
In September, the Indian Ocean island nation of Madagascar was rocked by weeks of youth-led protests against poor service delivery, forcing the country's President Andry Rajoelina to sack his entire cabinet.
From BBC
“You are safe here, don’t think about the bombs,” the men, who are from Madagascar, said they were told by their bosses, who they said were Chinese.
Madagascar is widely recognized for its extraordinary variety of chameleons.
From Science Daily
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