Living in Madagascar
Exploring the Cities of Madagascar
Antananarivo This city is known more commonly as Tana, by both locals and visitors. It is the capital and largest city of Madagascar; Antananarivo's population is about 900,000. It is geographically located in the center of this island country, and acts as the economic, administrative and communication center. In terms of terrain is situated [...]
Learning the Languages of Madagascar: Malagasy, French and English
Madagascar has three official languages: Malagasy, French and English. English was recently introduced as an official language, and is growing in usage. Malagasy Malagasy is the main language of Madagascar, and is spoken by almost all of the resident population. It is related to the Malayan language from the Barito Valley in Borneo, as well [...]
Monday Escape: Mahajanga, Madagascar
Due to its beautiful beaches and coconut-lined boardwalk, Mahajanga is a popular destination in Madagascar for both international travelers and Malagasy tourists. For the expat, it has a good combination of remoteness and accessibility. The city is the second most important seaport in the country, though due in part to a shallow harbor, it isn't [...]
