Madagascar is an island known for its unique wildlife and stunning, diverse scenery. But did you know rice is the core staple of Malagasy cuisine? The Malagasy word mihinam-bary, which means ‘to eat’, is translated as ‘to eat rice’. Let us explore more interesting facts about the oldest island nation in the world.
New Delhi: The world is full of marvellous and mysterious places, and Madagascar is one of them. From diverse wildlife to many ways of enjoying the outdoors, Madagascar is not just marvellous, but it is also one of the oldest islands in the world. According to Guinness World Records, Madagascar became an island around 80-100 million years ago.
It is located in the Indian Ocean and became an island after splitting from the Indian subcontinent. It also ranks as the fourth largest island in the world. In this article, let us explore unknown facts about the island and discover its flora and fauna.
Madagascar: Facts to know Here are some of the most interesting facts that many are not aware of about the country: Discovery Madagascar, a land with a history that defies convention, was not inhabited by indigenous people until around 500 AD, which sets it apart from other countries with a history of thousands of years of human habitation. This historical anomaly raises intriguing questions about why and how it remained undiscovered despite its proximity to Africa. The first homo sapiens appeared on the African continent about 300,000 years ago.
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