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MADAGASCAR - TOURIST INFORMATION
CAPITAL CITY
Antananarivo, a.k.a. Tana. TNR Airport, Ivato, is 17 miles from the city.
Population: 1,200,000.
POPULATION
Twelve million. The vast majority, an attractive blend of Malay, Polynesian and African ancestry, with two small minorities of Indian or French origin.
LANGUAGE
Malagasy and French
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. citizens require a valid passport and visa for travel to Madagascar.
HEALTH
Malaria tablets must be taken. Consult your physician for other recommended
immunizations.
CURRENCY
Malagasy Franc - US $1 = 6,000 FMG.
ELECTRICITY
220 volts, European plugs for small appliances.
FOOD
Rice is the staple food, but there is a great variety of fruits, vegetables, fish, shell-fish and excellent local beef (Zebu). Spicy curries and exquisite French food in restaurants and hotels - even modest ones - throughout the country.
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