INTRODUCTION
Madagascar is known to the world as the Big Red Island at the end of the earth. It is separated form the African continent by the Mozambique Channel. According to the various sources I have read and reviewed it is the forth largest Island in the world. Madagascar is divided in to three regions the central highlands, the east coast, and the west coast. The people of Madagascar however are very poor; as a matter of fact it has been ranked by the World Bank as being among the 13 poorest countries in the world. The country is so deeply in dept that the International Monetary Fund has given it the lowest possible rating, on par with Zaire. Education and heath indicators, including literacy rates and life expectancy are at or below average. According to the National Institute for Statistics, over 70% of the population lived blow the poverty line in 2003. Agricultural productivity is low. Farmers relay on rely on traditional farming practices, often including slash and burn and adoption of new technologies occurs but slowly. Domestic markets function poorly and links to international markets are weak. Madagascar's economy posted a strong recovery in 2003 following a severe economic deterioration due to the eight-month political crisis in 2002. Growth has slowed in 2004, and the economy has suffered from two cyclones, substantial depreciation of the Malagasy franc, and rising prices for the petroleum and rice on the world market during the year.
DEPENDENCY THEORY VERSUS MODERERNIZATION THEORY
Although the early history of Madagascar is somewhat vague, it is believed that human beings first set foot on the shores of the island shortly after Jesus birth. Madagascar was apparently uninhabited until about 2,000 years ago wh...
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The lack of employment and adequate housing leads to overcrowding, which comes with its own set of problems, he told IRIN.
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When many hear about a lemur, they immediately think of the movie Madagascar and the fun loving role that is played by the lemur King Julien; similarly, when hearing the name Madagascar, many think of the land of the lemurs. However, what would happen if there were no more lemurs? This is a harsh but readily approaching reality of Madagascar today. Lemurs are known as the world’s most endangered mammals, and specifically the Simpona, otherwise known as the Silky Sifaka lemur, is critically endangered. If treatments of Madagascar’s habitat, specificity the small mountainous area of northeastern Madagascar where the Simpona lemur reside, continue being treated as they are today, this will not only lead to the complete extinction of this rare Lemur, but it will also affect the economic standing in Madagascar as a whole. Therefore, it is vital to recognize the solutions and act on them in order to prevent these devastating occurrences.
To better understand how Madagascar has been impacted, a brief understanding of pre-colonial Madagascar is required. To begin with, archaeologists have come to estimate that the first settlers in Madagascar arrived in the time period between 350 B.C. and 550 A.D., while others have serious doubts about dates earlier than 420 A.D., which is the vaguely recorded date for the earliest human presence in Madagascar. This leads into the assumption that Madagascar was one of the last landmasses on the planet that was settled by humans. Based on my research, some of the groups that arrived hundreds of years before European colonialism were the Arabs, who first ...
Colonization has played an important role in the growth of Morocco. Some would argue that the first two waves of colonization have benefited the country. Others would argue that it has hurt the country. Colonization has done both good and bad to Morocco. In the first wave of colonization, Morocco lost its independence , hurting the government and economy. In the second wave of colonization, Morocco gained its independence back. Today, Morocco is thriving more than ever . The ruler has made the government more liberal and the economy had begun to heal from its rough past. Women’s Rights have begun to be recognized. Morocco has attracted foreign manufacturers, boosting its economy and making the country stronger overall. Not only is Morocco attracting foreign manufacturers and tourism, it also is the richest country in one of the most important elements on the planet, Phosphorus.
Middleton, Karen. "Who killed 'Malagasy Cactus'? Science, environment and colonialism in southern Madagascar (1924-1930)." Journal of Southern African Studies; Oxford. June 1999: 215-248.
A serious rebirth in Polynesian culture and traditions arouse after the voyages by the Hokule'a. In 1975 a replica of a Polynesian voyaging can...
From what appeared in this documentary, I now believe Madagascar to be one of the most interesting places in the world. As was mentioned within the movie, this island, which is the fourth largest, is referred to as a species factory. This video goes into depth about mainly the lemurs on the island, the changing climate and it’s impact on the environment. In my opinion, this film wholly portrayed just how unique of a destination this island really is.
When reading the three stories from Madagascar, readers could come up with a why-based question to help interpret the stories. In the second story, the readers wonder, “Why did God call the zebus, rather than some other animal?” God called the zebus because they are special, and no one on earth is allowed to kill them. The opening line of the story illustrates this idea: “In olden times no one was allowed to kill a zebu or cut
The combination of individual and national power and the need to find a safe route to the trade markets of the Indian Ocean led the Europeans to the continent of Africa in the late 1400’s. They would soon discover the abundance of its natural resources and in the next four centuries would systematically trigger the breakdown African societies. These acts would lead the Africans to be integrated into an exploited and racially dominated labor structures that would spread throughout the world.
Haiti, a small island near the Caribbean was stumbled upon by Christopher Columbus in December of 1492 he referred to the island as “La Isla Espanola” (History of Haiti). However, Arawak Indians who called the island “Hayti” inhabited the Island. In the early years of Haiti the Spanish, Britain, and France were fighting for it for new territory. Towards the 17th century, the native Indians became extinct and the French ruled the Island.
Overcrowding in prison creates many problems. Inmate inactivity is created due to lack of work opportunities. (Schmalleger & Smykla, 2015). We all know inactivity leads to issues such as fighting and complaining. Overcrowding makes visitation a problem and resources such as computers and telephones scarce (Schmalleger & Smykla, 2015).
The Igneri or “Arawak speakers,” were the next group to live on Dominica arrived around 400 AD. They were a peaceful tribe that had also traveled by boat from South America, and dispersing to settle on a number of different neighboring islands. During the 1,000 years that the Igneri occupied the island, a well – defined culture was developed that thrived as a result of the plentiful supply of fish and warm climate that is found on Dominica. (www.Skyviews.com)
Morocco,is a country in the northwestern corner of Africa. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea on the north and the Atlantic Ocean on the west. The Strait of Gibraltar, which connects the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, separates Morocco from Spain by only about 8 miles (13 kilometers). Fertile plains lie along Morocco's coasts, and forested mountains stretch across the middle of the country from southwest to northeast. Beyond the mountains lies a sun-baked desert, the Sahara. Rabat is Morocco's capital, and Casablanca is the largest city. Nearly all Moroccans are of mixed Arab and Spanish descent. But the people make up two distinct ethnic groups--Arab and Spanish--depending mainly on whether they speak Arabic or Spanish. Almost all Moroccans are Muslims. Farming is the chief occupation, and more than half the people live in rural areas. France and Spain controlled Morocco from the early 1900's until it won independence in 1956.
Lee, Richard Borshay. “Eating Christmas in the Kalahari.” Natural History. December 1969. pp 11-15. Natural History Magazine, Inc. 1969.
Have you ever heard of Botswana? Well, it is a country in Africa. Most people have never heard of Botswana, just like most people do not know that Egypt is in Africa. Pretty interesting? I, myself, had never heard of Botswana until I was selected to spend six weeks on a missionary internship there. I also did not know that Egypt was in Africa until recently. I would not give up my experience in Botswana away for the world. That is not what I am here to tell you about, though. I would love to tell you all about the mission trip and my plans for going back for a two year stay; however, I would like to inform you about the country of Botswana. I would like to begin by telling you where Botswana is. We will then look at this country under South African rule, compared to the independent government of Botswana that now exists. I would also like to have you look at the people and their culture to sho3w you what kind of people they are, and how simply they live and still get along quite well. I hope you enjoy this informational page of a country that many people have never heard about, and maybe it will inspire you to at least make a visit to see if I am telling the truth.