Flag: Red stands for sovereignty. White represents purity. Green recalls the coastal inhabitants and is a symbol of hope.
President: Madagascar has two main leaders (a president and a prime minister) The president Andry Rojoelina (below) has been in office since March 18th, 2009
The Prime minister, Albert Camille Vital, (below) has been in office since December 18th, 2009
Capital: The capital of Madagascar is : Antanarivo. Antananarivo was begun as a fortress circa 1625 by King Andrianjaka, and takes its name (the City of the Thousand) from the number of soldiers assigned to guarding it. For many years it was the principal village of the Hova chiefs and gained importance as they made themselves sovereigns of the greater part of Madagascar. The settlement eventually became a town of some 80,000 inhabitants. French later took control and in 1947 Antanarivo became the capital.
Atrractions in the capital:
Ambohimanga - The former royal capital of Madagascar its palace is on a steep hill and it offers stunning views overlooking rice terraces.
Analakely Market - This is the main market in Antanarivo.
Queens Palace - This is the palace that the former queen of France lived in before Madagascar became independent.
Madagascar Exotic (Tsimbazaza Zoo) -Madagascar Exotic is a park which was owned by a prominent naturalist to help perserve many species of reptiles and chameleons, but now is more of a viewing/display area for exotic reptiles and extinct animals.
Money:Malagasy Ariary is the official currency of Madagascar (100 Malagasy ariary are equal to .05 US dollars) Coins are issued in 1/5, 2/5, 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 50 ariary denominations. Bills are issued in 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 and 10,000 ariary denominations.
History:
Madagascar WAS part of Africa, but after a large earthquake 165 million years ago, it broke free.
After the earthquake, over the next 45 million years, the island drifted 250 miles to the northeast, floating to its current position.
The French colonized early in Madagascar's history and because of the colonization, French became the offiacal language.
Until 1895 there was a monarchy government and to this day people still protest, wanting to change the government.
There was a queen (Queen Ranavalona) who treated her citizens so poorly she is still refered to as "the wicked queen" today
The first settlers were Portugese, and that is why some people in the southern tip of the island speak Portugese.
Food:
Akoho sy voanio - it is a chicken, coconut milk, and rice dish that is very popular in Malagasy culture. It is made with curry and tomatoe.
Zebu - sometimes known as humped cattle, indicus cattle, or brahmin cattle are a type of domestic cattle originating in South Asia that Malagasy people eat cooked (plain), or eat added to other foods, such as rice and stuffing.
Kaka Pizon is a snack of deep-fried wonton-type dough. It is usually eaten with drinks as a snack or appetizer. Kaka Pizon literally means "pigeon Droppngs" (yuck!!)
Koba - Koba is a type of rice pudding with bannana and peanut. Banana creme and frosting is used with sprinkled peanuts on top. This is the national snack of Madagascar.
Banana Fritters - typically added as a vegtable side dish to the main dish, mainly eaten by people on special occasions, becuase they are expensive to make. Fritters are mashed bananas deep fried in a sweet breading.
Vary Amin Anana - this food is a vegtable and rice dish that is eaten by the poorer class, due to its in-expensivness to make. Made with white rice, corn, and peas.
Varenga - Shredded roast beef, its commonly cooked with garlic, onion, and other spices and served white rice.
Lasopy - Lasopy is a vegtable soup with mashed vegtables and meat bones. The soup is strictly vegatble and if meat is added, it can no longer be called Lasopy. Malagsy people are very strict about this.
Lasary Votabia - This is a tomatoe and scallion salad. This is Madagsacar's equivelent to salsa, it is commonly served with tortilla chips. Its is cooked the same way Mexican salsa is.
Salady Voankazo - This is fruit compote with Lichee Nuts and is usually eaten as a desert or a snack. Many local fruits are added with lychee nuts. Many people who farm and pick fruit eat this. It is commonly made mith pineapples, apples, strawberries, ans raspberries.
What I Learned: I learned that the official language of Madagascar is France because the French invaded Madagascar a long time ago. I learned that Madagascar is the world's fourth largest island. I learned that Madagascar has two rulers, a prime minister and a president. I also found out that 100 malagasy ariarys are only equal to 5 cents in US currency. I also learned that Madagascar was part of Africa, but an earthquake broke it off.
I learned that rice is usually eaten with every meal. Every meal is usually eaten with an "eating mat" on the ground. Most of the madagscar cuisine is based on early French cuisine due to French's invasion in the 1800's. I found out that Magascar's people are called "Malagasy" (like we are called "Americans"). Finally, I learned tat Malagasy people like there food very spicy.
Madagascar's largest predator - the fossa - has a cat-like body and a dog-like nose, but it is neither a cat nor a dog. It is about twice the size of a house cat, the fossa primarily hunts birds and lemurs. A long tail helps it balance in trees high above the ground - CAS Madagascar PDF
Flag: Red stands for sovereignty. White represents purity. Green recalls the coastal inhabitants and is a symbol of hope.
President: Madagascar has two main leaders (a president and a prime minister) The president Andry Rojoelina (below) has been in office since March 18th, 2009
The Prime minister, Albert Camille Vital, (below) has been in office since December 18th, 2009
Capital: The capital of Madagascar is : Antanarivo. Antananarivo was begun as a fortress circa 1625 by King Andrianjaka, and takes its name (the City of the Thousand) from the number of soldiers assigned to guarding it. For many years it was the principal village of the Hova chiefs and gained importance as they made themselves sovereigns of the greater part of Madagascar. The settlement eventually became a town of some 80,000 inhabitants. French later took control and in 1947 Antanarivo became the capital.
Atrractions in the capital:
Analakely Market - This is the main market in Antanarivo.
Queens Palace - This is the palace that the former queen of France lived in before Madagascar became independent.
Madagascar Exotic (Tsimbazaza Zoo) - Madagascar Exotic is a park which was owned by a prominent naturalist to help perserve many species of reptiles and chameleons, but now is more of a viewing/display area for exotic reptiles and extinct animals.
Money:Malagasy Ariary is the official currency of Madagascar (100 Malagasy ariary are equal to .05 US dollars) Coins are issued in 1/5, 2/5, 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 50 ariary denominations. Bills are issued in 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 and 10,000 ariary denominations.
History:
Food:
Akoho sy voanio - it is a chicken, coconut milk, and rice dish that is very popular in Malagasy culture. It is made with curry and tomatoe.
Kaka Pizon is a snack of deep-fried wonton-type dough. It is usually eaten with drinks as a snack or appetizer. Kaka Pizon literally means "pigeon Droppngs" (yuck!!)
- Koba - Koba is a type of rice pudding with bannana and peanut. Banana creme and frosting is used with sprinkled peanuts on top. This is the national snack of Madagascar.
Banana Fritters - typically added as a vegtable side dish to the main dish, mainly eaten by people on special occasions, becuase they are expensive to make. Fritters are mashed bananas deep fried in a sweet breading.
Varenga - Shredded roast beef, its commonly cooked with garlic, onion, and other spices and served white rice.
- Lasopy - Lasopy is a vegtable soup with mashed vegtables and meat bones. The soup is strictly vegatble and if meat is added, it can no longer be called Lasopy. Malagsy people are very strict about this.
What I Learned: I learned that the official language of Madagascar is France because the French invaded Madagascar a long time ago. I learned that Madagascar is the world's fourth largest island. I learned that Madagascar has two rulers, a prime minister and a president. I also found out that 100 malagasy ariarys are only equal to 5 cents in US currency. I also learned that Madagascar was part of Africa, but an earthquake broke it off.I learned that rice is usually eaten with every meal. Every meal is usually eaten with an "eating mat" on the ground. Most of the madagscar cuisine is based on early French cuisine due to French's invasion in the 1800's. I found out that Magascar's people are called "Malagasy" (like we are called "Americans"). Finally, I learned tat Malagasy people like there food very spicy.
Madagascar's largest predator - the fossa - has a cat-like body and a dog-like nose, but it is
neither a cat nor a dog. It is about twice the size of a house cat, the fossa primarily hunts birds and lemurs. A long tail
helps it balance in trees high above the ground - CAS Madagascar PDF
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ma.html
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293809-d325060-Reviews-Ambohimanga-
http://www.trueknowledge.com/q/facts_about__the_ariary
http://www.air-mad.com/about_history.html
http://www.africa.upenn.edu/Cookbook/Madagascar.html#RAVINBOAFOBY
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