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Why is French one of the languages spoken in Madagascar?
French is an official language in Madagascar as provided by the Constitution of Madagascar. This foreign language was introduced in Madagascar after the island became a French colony in 1897 with a large number of settlers from France relocating to the island and controlled much of the country’s wealth.
What French city speaks Madagascar?
Antananarivo, Madagascar. Antananarivo, or Tananarive in French, is the capital of Madagascar. With over 2,202,000, Antananarivo is another city where a large percentage of the local population can speak French.
What is the French name for Madagascar?
République de Madagascar
Madagascar
| Republic of Madagascar Repoblikan’i Madagasikara (Malagasy) République de Madagascar (French) | |
|---|---|
| Demonym(s) | Malagasy |
| Government | Unitary semi-presidential constitutional republic |
| • President | Andry Rajoelina |
| • Prime Minister | Christian Ntsay |
Which nation colonized Madagascar?
France
France finally annexed Madagascar by force. It officially became a French colony on 6 August 1896. Throughout the colonial period, France exercised total control over the economy, the administration and the army.
Why is French not an official language in Madagascar?
French can be considered as an official language in Madagascar because it used to be a french colony but the majority of the malagasy population can’t speak French fluently. That is the more true when you step out of the large cities.
Is the Malagasy language the same in all languages?
But basicaly, the grammar and the main vocabulary is the same for all the dialects. French can be considered as an official language in Madagascar because it used to be a french colony but the majority of the malagasy population can’t speak French fluently. That is the more true when you step out of the large cities.
Why is Madagascar considered part of the French Empire?
Because Madagascar was once a French colony. It is still a part of the Francophone world and the official language with Malagasy (a Malayo-Polynesian language).
How did Madagascar’s “Mali” get its language?
This foreign language was introduced in Madagascar after the island became a French colony in 1897 with a large number of settlers from France relocating to the island and controlled much of the country’s wealth.