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Facts. The island nation of Madagascar has developed its own distinct ecosystems and extraordinary wildlife since it split from the African continent an estimated 160 million years ago. Approximately 95 percent of Madagascar’s reptiles, 89 percent of its plant life, and 92 percent of its mammals exist nowhere else on Earth. Continent. Africa.
Dec 16, 2021 · Definitions and Notes. Geography. Location. Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Mozambique. Geographic coordinates. 20 00 S, 47 00 E. Map references. Africa. Area. total: 587,041 sq km. land: 581,540 sq km. water: 5,501 sq km. country comparison to the world: 49. Area - comparative.
Madagascar is a country in the Indian Ocean off the eastern coast of Africa. It is known for its particularly unique wildlife and flora.
