Madagaskar - MC Grecof
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Madagaskar
Introduction |
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Background: |
Formerly an independent kingdom, Madagascar became a French colony in 1886, but regained its independence in 1960. During 1992-93, free presidential and National Assembly elections were held, ending 17 years of single-party rule. In 1997 in the second presidential race, Didier RATSIRAKA, the leader during the 1970s and 1980s, was returned to the presidency. |
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Geography |
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Location: |
Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Mozambique |
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Cordinates: |
20° 00' S, 47° 00' E |
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Map references: |
Africa |
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Area: |
total: 587,040 sq km |
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Land boundaries: |
0 km |
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Coastline: |
4.828 km |
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Maritime claims: |
contiguous zone: 24 NM |
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Climate: |
tropical along coast, temperate inland, arid in south |
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Terrain: |
narrow coastal plain, high plateau and mountains in center |
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Elevation extremes: |
lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m |
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Geography - note: |
world's fourth-largest island; strategic location along Mozambique Channel |
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People |
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Population: |
15.982.563 (Juli 2001 est.) |
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Nationality: |
noun: Malagasy (singular and plural) |
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Ethnic groups: |
Malayo-Indonesian, and Arab ancestry - Betsimisaraka, Tsimihety, Antaisaka, Sakalava), French, Indian, Creole, Comoran |
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Religions: |
indigenous beliefs 52%, Christian 41%, Muslim 7% |
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Languages: |
French (official), Malagasy (official) |
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Government |
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Country name: |
conventional long form: Republic of Madagascar |
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Government type: |
Republic |
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Capital: |
Antananarivo |
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National holiday: |
Independence Day, 26 June (1960) |
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Flag description: |
the same width on hoist side |
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Economy |
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Economy - overview: |
Madagascar faces problems of chronic malnutrition, underfunded health and education facilities, a roughly 3% annual population growth rate, and severe loss of forest cover, accompanied by erosion. Agriculture, including fishing and forestry, is the mainstay of the economy, accounting for 30% of GDP and contributing more than 70% to export earnings. Industry features textile manufacturing and the processing of agricultural products. Growth in output in 1992-97 averaged less than the growth rate of the population. Growth has been held back by antigovernment strikes and demonstrations, a decline in world coffee prices, and the erratic commitment of the government to economic reform. The extent of government reforms, outside financial aid, and foreign investment will be key determinants of future growth. For 2001, growth should again be about 5%. |
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Industries: |
meat processing, soap, breweries, tanneries, sugar, textiles, glassware, cement, automobile assembly plant, paper, petroleum, tourism |
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Agriculture - products: |
coffee, vanilla, sugarcane, cloves, cocoa, rice, cassava (tapioca), beans, bananas, peanuts; livestock products |
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Currency: |
Madagassischer Franc (MGF) |
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Currency code: |
MGF |
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Transportation |
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Railways: |
total: 883 km |
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Highways: |
total: 49,837 km |
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Waterways: |
of local importance only |
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Ports and harbors: |
Antsiranana, Antsohimbondrona, Mahajanga, Toamasina, Toliara |
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Coffee |
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Growing-areas: |
along the coast and its slopes |
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Qualities: |
Robusta |
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Altitude: |
500 meter |
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Harvest: |
May/June to October |
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Shippingperiod: |
August to February |
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Port of Export: |
Tamatave, Manakara |
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Shipment: |
in container in bags (60,- kos net) |
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Production: |
417,000 bags |
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Export figures: |
90,487 bags |
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Classification: |
Extra prima |
0 - 15 def/ 300gr |
max 5 broken beans |
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prima |
15 - 30 def/ 300gr |
max 5 broken beans |
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Superior |
30 - 60 def/ 300gr |
max 10 broken beans |
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Current |
60 - 120 def/ 300gr |
max 25 broken beans |
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Gradings: |
Grade I |
screen 16/20 or 18/20 |
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Grade I |
screen 16/18 (Standard) |
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Grade II |
screen 14/16 |
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Grade III |
screen 12/14 |
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Koffeininhalt: |
2,20 / 2,35 % |
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