Ecotourism in Madagascar include visits to the plethora of wildlife and flora of the country. Around 80% of these flora and fauna can only be seen here only. The Ecotourism in Madagascar is both informative and an opportunity to know the Lifestyle of Madagascar
Flora in Madagascar include some of the most exotic species on earth. One could find around 10 families and 260 genera of plants which could only be found in the country. Australia with 13 families out number this country. 165 of a total of 170 palm trees can only be found here itself. 6 of the 8 baobab species are endemic to Madagascar. Didiereaceae species with its entire family of plants is unique to Madagascar. These plants are found in and around the southwest arid land. These plants produce small leaves and are protected by sharp thorns and spines.
Ecotoursim in Madagascar will help one know about the Fauna in Madagascar. This isolated country has one of the richest biodiversity on the planet. 150,000 of the 200,000 species are found only in Madagascar. There are over 50 types of lemurs, 99 types of frog species and 36 genera of birds. All types of lemurs, found in the world, could be seen in the island. Other features include 50% of world chameleon species, 6 percent of frogs. No toads could be found in the island.
There are some big tracts of rainforest land that are found in Madagascar. The country has 560, 000 acres of national park. These parks keep the northern rain forests intact. Tourism is one of the big money earners of Madagascar. The capital city of Antananarivo, which is also known as Tana has a distinctive French flavor and ambiance. French language is widely spoken by the people. The shop and road signs are in French. Antananarivo is built on a three tier levels. The Queen's Palace dominates the city. The Royal Village and the Tova Palace are among the tourist attractions in Madagascar. Other places of interests include the Tsimbazaza Zoological and Botanical Garden and the market of Analakely.
Ambohimanga is the birthplace of the Malagasy state and is 20 km from the capital. The place is covered in forests. Another place of tourist interest is Mantasoa, which is 80 km from the capital. The place is a popular picnic spot. There are artificial lake, pine forests and the first industrial park of Madagascar.
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