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Where is the Tsaratanana Massif?
Tsaratanana Massif region is situated at the north end of the island and contains the highest point on the island at 2,880 meters (9,449 ft).
What is the highest point in Madagascar?
Maromokotro
The highest point of Madagascar is Mount Tsaratanana, the highest point of which is known as Maromokotro, rising to 2876m. There are no roads up the mountain and no proper paths.
Where is Maromokotro located?
Madagascar
Maromokotro or Maromokotra is the highest mountain on Madagascar at 2,876 metres (9,436 ft) high. It is located in the Tsaratanana Massif inside the Tsaratanana Reserve in the northern part of the island….
| Maromokotro | |
|---|---|
| Language of name | Malagasy |
| Geography | |
| Location | Madagascar |
| Geology |
What is the main culture in Madagascar?
The culture of Madagascar is rooted in diverse tribal heritages and customs, with ancestor respect and traditional festivals at its heart. Although Islam and Christianity are the dominant religions, most villages defer to a soothsayer and healer to predict the future and cure illness.
Is Madagascar a region?
Madagascar is divided into 23 regions (faritra)….Regions of Madagascar.
| Area (km2) | 18,863 |
|---|---|
| Population (2018 Census) | 1,026,674 |
| Population density per km2 | 47.6 |
| Capital | Farafangana |
| Former province | Fianarantsoa |
Does it ever snow in Madagascar?
Hail is common in many of the higher areas of the island (including Antananarivo), but there is no snowfall except on the Ankaratra massif where above 2,400 m (7,874 ft) it may occasionally fall and even remain for several days.
Why is Maromokotro important?
Mount Maromokotro is an important source of water for the surrounding area and a major source of some of the rivers including Bermarivo River, Mahavavy River, and Sambirano River. The summit of the mountain sometimes covered with snow which disappears during the summer.
Are the people in Madagascar nice?
The people of Madagascar, known as the Malagasy, are extremely hospitable and welcoming. Entertaining tends to be done in restaurants and bars rather than in the home, therefore an invitation to attend a special celebration is a great honour.
Do any humans live on Madagascar?
Madagascar is a large island nation in the Indian Ocean. It is off of the east coast of Africa. Twenty-two million people live there; its capital is Antananarivo. It is the world’s fourth largest island.