"The 8th Continent!?"
A diverse African island nation with astonishing natural beauty, with 90% of its flora and fauna endemic, and a fusion of immigrant cultures from France, China, India, and other countries.
Republic of Madagascar
About the Republic of Madagascar
Madagascar is an island nation located off the southeast coast of Africa and is the fourth largest in the world. Its capital is Antananarivo.
It gained independence from France in 1960 and is currently run as a semi-presidential republic.
Its economy is supported by primary industries such as agriculture, fishing, and mining, and it is particularly famous for exporting spices such as vanilla and cloves, and gemstones.
It is also home to many endemic species, including rare lemurs, and is a country blessed with a rich natural environment and tourist resources.
- The island boasts astonishing biodiversity, with 90% of its plants and animals considered endemic, and its unique ecosystem known as a "living fossil."
- The average age is young at 19, and over 65% are under 24.
- Eighteen ethnic groups, mostly of Austronesian and African descent, coexist here.
- The island's diverse topography and landscapes, from tropical rainforests to deserts, make it a mecca for ecotourism that attracts tourists.
Features
The more you know about Madagascar, the more interesting it becomes!
Madagascar's appeal is not limited to tourism.
- The country has experienced political change, such as the independence movement after the French colonial era, the introduction of a socialist system in the 1970s, and the transition to democratization since the 1990s.
- Behind this is a fusion of cultures, with immigrant cultures from France, China, India, and the Arab world influencing cuisine, architecture, and costumes.
- The dynamism of the capital, Antananarivo, is also attracting attention, and this city, which is the political, economic and cultural center, is home to universities and international organizations.
What you can find in the downloadable materials
In "Madagascar Country Profile (2025 Edition)," we explain the following items in detail together with KAKEHASHI AFRICA, which is based in Madagascar:
✅ Basic data such as economic indicators and population composition
✅ Regional and cultural characteristics centered around the capital Antananarivo
✅ Lifestyle including ethnic composition, language, religion, and food culture
✅ Political system and progress toward democratization since independence
✅ Track record of economic cooperation, technical assistance, and human exchanges with Japan
✅ Details of local conditions that are useful for business development and cooperation activities