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587 000
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113
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Did you know?
- Madagascar is home to more than 60 % of the world's chameleon species.
- The island has 8 of the 9 baobab species that exist in the world.
- The valiha, a stringed instrument, is considered the national harp of Madagascar.
- The Mozambique Channel separates Madagascar from Africa by only 400 km.
- Malagasy civilisation is a unique blend of Austronesian and Bantu heritage.
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