Africa has only one large island, Madagascar, which occupies the fourth position in the world; to find the next island, Socotra, which belongs moreover to an Asian country, you have to get out of the first hundred positions.
The largest African island is Madagascar, located off the east coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. The island of Madagascar, also formerly known as the Republic of Madagascar, is the fourth largest island in the world (Borneo, Greenland and New Guinea are the only major islands) as well as numerous smaller peripheral islands.
Madagascar is 350 miles (570 km) wide and more than 1000 miles long. It is estimated that 88 million years ago, the Gondwana supercontinent broke apart, causing Madagascar to split off from India. It is thought to be home to around 22 million people overall.
Once on the islands, days can be spent snorkeling and diving, frolicking on a bike, or just lying on the beach. It’s a place that travelers looking for exotic animals in a secluded tropical setting should consider.
The most striking feature would have to be the steep mountain range along the entire east coast. As you might suspect, you’ll find great hiking (and mountain biking), white-sand beaches (though sharks can be a problem), and classic coral reefs for divers.
The island of Madagascar invites you to relax. After the adventurous experiences of the rainforests of Madagascar, the Malagasy culture, i.e. the culture of the people in Madagascar, is also interesting.
In fact, their music has charted among the top music charts in the world. Madagascar is truly an island of exceptional cultural richness.
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