Madagascar, island country lying off the southeastern coast of Africa. It is the fourth largest island in the world. Although located some 250 miles from the African continent, Madagascar’s population is primarily related not to African peoples but rather those of Indonesia, more than 3,000 miles to the east. More @Wikipedia
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