Madagascar

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The Golden Lemurs of Madagascar

Mention the word ‘Madagascar’ and chances are the image of a slender, furry primate with a long tail will spring into mind. Because of Madagascar’s geographic solation, lemurs are found nowhere else on earth. Lemurs call the highland rainforests of the country home.

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Diving in Madagascar

Southern Africa is home to superb diving, from Mozambique’s reefs to South Africa’s shark diving. Little visited Madagascar is fast becoming a popular place to slip beneath the waves. From the northern islands to the southwest, 1500 miles of pristine reefs fill the Mozambique Channel. The country is now very popular with divers searching for unspoiled sites.

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Gods on Earth: Mahafaly Tribe Tombs

In African culture, close ties exist between the living and the dead, and for the Malagasy people, burial tombs are of the utmost importance. These tombs are often seen while travelling in Madagascar; they consist of clusters of highly decorated buildings that house the dead. These houses contain no windows and are surrounded by a tall wall for protection.

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