Madagascar is a semi-presidential republic with a population exceeding 30.3 million. It features rainforests, highland plateaus, and extensive coastal zones. The economy is developing and lightly industrialised with a nominal GDP surpassing $17 billion; major exports include vanilla, cloves, nickel, and lychees, while imports include rice, petroleum oils, cement, and machinery.

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