ntry achieved independence in 1960. The city was known as Tananarive until 1977.The population of MadagascarIn July of 2000, Madagascar was estimated to have 15,506,472 men women and children living there. There is a 3.02% population growth rate, every year. With several different ethnic cultures and groups, there is much diversity. Between the many different ethnic groups such as Malayo-Indonesian (Merina and related Betsileo), Cotiers (mixed African, Malayo-Indonesian, and Arab ancestry – Betsimisaraka, Tsimihety, Antaisaka, Sakalava), French, Indian, Creole, Comoran, there is distinct differences like religion and Languages. The official language of Madagascar is Malagasy, but many Malagasy speak French and English. Madagascar’s has a net migration rate that consists of a percentage of 0. Wright 4Where in Madagascar?The cities of MadagascarStarting with, MAHAJANGA (MAJUNGA); Madagascar's second port, is by far the most cosmopolitan of all the Malagasy cities and towns. Located on the estuary of the Betsiboka, the town is quite extended and has two centers: one around the city hall and one by the port. Second, we discuss Morondava. This small coastal town is the sole port along the 700 km long coast that lies between Majunga and Tulear. In the surroundings regions you will see vast savannas, baobabs, fields of cotton, corn and peas as well as citrus orchards. Moving on to Ampijoroa Forest Statio, located 106km from Majunga in the dry, temperature northwest of Madagascar. Next is the Forest North of Morondava (Kirindy. This section of forest is situated 30km north of Morondava on the unpaved road leading to Belo-sur-Tsiribihina. There is a very good network of footpaths within the concession, and the road itself is excellent for purposes of observation, particularly of aquatic species. The above cities and towns mentioned are those of large tourism. All together there are 9 major cities of Madgascar: MAHAJANGA, TOAMASINA...
