Country Profiles: Madagascar Webquest Worksheet

Madagascar is a large island nation located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa. Its capital is Antananarivo, a bustling city with a mix of French colonial architecture and traditional Malagasy culture. Known for its incredible biodiversity, Madagascar is home to many unique species found nowhere else on Earth, including lemurs and baobab trees. The country has a diverse geography with rainforests, highlands, and dry regions, supporting both agriculture and tourism. Formerly a French colony, Madagascar gained independence in 1960 and is now a semi-presidential republic. This worksheet helps students explore Madagascar’s basic information, natural environment, political structure, economy, culture, and includes reflection questions to encourage deeper engagement.

Keywords:
Madagascar, Antananarivo, Indian Ocean, island nation, biodiversity, lemurs, baobab trees, rainforests, agriculture, tourism, French colonial history, independence 1960, semi-presidential republic, unique species, East Africa, ecosystems, geography, culture, Model United Nations (MUN), Geography