Madagascar

Essay # 59732

Geography
History > African

Madagascar

An analysis of the effects of different cultures on Madagascar.

1,472 words () | 6 sources | MLA | 2005 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper analyzes the culture and history of Madagascar in order to explain its social status today. The main points examined in the paper are European and Indonesia influence, how Malagasies govern themselves, how they live, and how they interact with other countries. The paper concludes that Madagascar is unique among African nations because of its strong Indonesian and South Asian influence.

From the Paper:

"Just off the coast of East Africa, Madagascar is unlike any other country in Africa, or the rest of the world. Different countries have left scars on Madagascar, which have influenced how Madagascar plays a role in the world today. The culture of Madagascar has been greatly influenced over the years by newcomers to the island, such as rafters from Indonesia and colonizers from France, who have changed the way Malagasies live, how they govern themselves, and how they interact with other countries."