Madagascar

Madagascar has a unique flora and fauna, 95% of which is not found elsewhere. These are threatened by habitat destruction. Even though it is the world's fourth largest island, it has a population of 23 million. The traditional customs of slash and burn agriculture have had profound effects on landscape degradation and erosion. It also has a vast western zone which is very arid and poor. All of this pressures the land. On the UN development index Madagascar ranks 186 of 188 countries. Only 40% of children attend school, about 90% of people lack electricity and nearby water sources. It is a desperately poor country.
Despite this, people are wonderful, and the landscapes, plants and animals are astonishing.

Madagascar has a unique flora and fauna, 95% of which is not found elsewhere. These are threatened by habitat destruction. Even though it is the world's fourth largest island, it has a population of 23 million. The traditional customs of slash and burn agriculture have had profound effects on landscape degradation and erosion. It also has a vast western zone which is very arid and poor. All of thi…  (read more)

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