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People of Madagascar Nationality: Noun and adjective--Malagasy. Population (2000): 15,467,300. Annual growth rate (2000): 4.7%. Ethnic groups: 18 Malagasy tribes; small groups of Comorians, French, Indians, and Chinese. Religions: Traditional beliefs 47%, Christian 45%, Muslim 7%. Languages: Malagasy (official), French. Education: Years compulsory--5. Attendance--65%. Literacy--53%. Health: Infant mortality rate--90/1,000. Life expectancy--55 yrs. Work force (2000): 8 million. Agriculture--80%; industry--7%.
source: http://www.state.gov
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