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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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