Madagascar is located in the Indian Ocean, Southeast of Africa. It is the 4th largest island in the world.

Bigger than Madagascar are only Greenland, New Guinea and Kalimanta (Borneo) .

Madagascar is often referred to as the Red Island. This is because large part of the island is covered with red soil.

Madagascar is known for its unique and diverse wildlife. With the size of Texas the island is a home for

250 000 species. 70% of them are found nowhere else in the world. Madagascar is world famous for its

Lemurs. Lemurs are fascinating creatures and are unique to the island.

Nowadays, the animals on the island are some the most threatened on the planet. That is why Madagascar is of highest conservation priority in the world.

If you have a kid at home you should definately watch the movie Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. It is a story about a a group of animals that escaped from the New York Zoo and find themselves on the island of Madagascar.

Women in Andringitra National Park, Madagascar

Andringitra National Park, Madagascar

Baobabs in Madagascar

Manambolo river

Manambolo river

Lemur

Geko in Madagascar

Village in Madagascar