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Madagascar Hotels and Resorts - Situated off the southeast coast of Africa, Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world. It is separated from the coast of Africa by the Mozambique Channel, the shortest distance between the island and the mainland is 400 km.
Madagascar consists mainly of a block of crystalline rocks. It is generally described as a plateau, rising sharply from the narrow plain of the east coast and descending in a series of steps to the strip of sedimentary rocks along the west coast. The high plateau is much indented and, on the eastern edge, cut by deep gorges and waterfalls. There are numerous volcanic outcrops that produce heights over 6,000 ft (the highest point being Tsaratanan, at 9,450 ft) and two former volcanic areas, Ankaratra and Andringingtra, which are over 8,500 ft.
Madagascar consists mainly of a block of crystalline rocks. It is generally described as a plateau, rising sharply from the narrow plain of the east coast and descending in a series of steps to the strip of sedimentary rocks along the west coast. The high plateau is much indented and, on the eastern edge, cut by deep gorges and waterfalls. There are numerous volcanic outcrops that produce heights over 6,000 ft (the highest point being Tsaratanan, at 9,450 ft) and two former volcanic areas, Ankaratra and Andringingtra, which are over 8,500 ft.
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Madagascar Transportation
Air: International Flights
Air France: Flights from Europe
Domestic Flights: The domestic airline serves most the country's town with the exceptions of a few in the central highlands. On all flights a small departure tax is charged.
Boat: You can travel between coastal villages in dugout canoes known as Pirogues or Lakana. You can also hire Dhows and larger cargo boats. Ferries sails between Toamasina, Nosy Boraha and Maroantsetra and connect Manompana and Soanierana-Ivongo with Nosy Boraha.
Train: The railway system connection Antananarivo, and Toamasina; Antananarivo and Antsirabe; Fianarantsoa and Manakara; and Moramanga and Ambatondrazaj
Bus: Bush Taxis and mini-buses are the main form of transport. Some larger buses runs between Antananarivo and Toliara. Most the vehicles are in a very poor state and are very crowded. Road conditions are very poor, some impassable during heavy rains.
Tipping: Not customary, although waiters expect 10 per cent of the bill. In European-style hotels and restaurants, the French system of tipping is followed. One should also tip in Chinese and Vietnamese establishments.
Air France: Flights from Europe
Domestic Flights: The domestic airline serves most the country's town with the exceptions of a few in the central highlands. On all flights a small departure tax is charged.
Boat: You can travel between coastal villages in dugout canoes known as Pirogues or Lakana. You can also hire Dhows and larger cargo boats. Ferries sails between Toamasina, Nosy Boraha and Maroantsetra and connect Manompana and Soanierana-Ivongo with Nosy Boraha.
Train: The railway system connection Antananarivo, and Toamasina; Antananarivo and Antsirabe; Fianarantsoa and Manakara; and Moramanga and Ambatondrazaj
Bus: Bush Taxis and mini-buses are the main form of transport. Some larger buses runs between Antananarivo and Toliara. Most the vehicles are in a very poor state and are very crowded. Road conditions are very poor, some impassable during heavy rains.
Tipping: Not customary, although waiters expect 10 per cent of the bill. In European-style hotels and restaurants, the French system of tipping is followed. One should also tip in Chinese and Vietnamese establishments.