Madagascar - Understand Madagascar & Survival Guide (Chapter)

This chapter contains the Understand Madagascar, Madagascar Today, History, Malagasy Life, Arts, Malagasy Cuisine, Environment, Parks & Reserves, Wildlife, Survival Guide, Directory, Transport, Health, Language and Glossary chapters from Lonely Planet’s Madagascar guidebook.

All the info you need on everything from history, culture and wildlife to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet...you name it. Get hints on the gay and lesbian scene and tips for women travellers, kids and travellers with disabilities, as well as a handy language guide and glossary.

• a run-down on history, people and culture
• full-colour Wildlife section showcasing Madagascar’s spectacular and unique fauna
• detailed coverage of Madagascar’s parks and reserves
• from mangoes to zebu: the lowdown on Malagasy cuisine

Coverage includes: Understand Madagascar, Madagascar Today, History: from colonialism to coups, Malagasy Life: Behaviour & Etiquette, Population & Language, Religion & Beliefs, Family Life & Home, Women, Economy and Sport, Arts: Literature, Oral Traditions, Music, Architecture and Textile Arts, Malagasy Cuisine: Seafood, Vegetarians & Vegans, Gourmet Cuisine, Drinks, Celebrations and Customs, Environment: Wildlife, Fauna, Flora, Environmental Issues, Deforestation and Natural Resource Exploitation, Parks & Reserves: Sustainable Conservation, Scientific Research & Parks, Admission Fees, Guides and Camping in Protected Areas, Wildlife, Survival Guide, Directory, Transport, Health, Language and Glossary.