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Madagascar Timeline Game

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Embark on a journey through history with this engaging timeline game set in Madagascar, a country rich in culture and biodiversity.

  • Learn about the early settlement of Madagascar by Austronesian peoples
  • Discover the arrival of Arab traders and the influence of Islamic culture
  • Explore the colonization of Madagascar by the French in the 19th century
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  • 2000 BCE: First human settlers arrive in Madagascar
  • 7th century CE: Arab traders establish trade routes with Madagascar
  • 1500: Portuguese explorer Diogo Dias sighted Madagascar
  • 1642: French establish a settlement on the island
  • 1890: Madagascar becomes a French protectorate
  • 1960: Madagascar gains independence from France
  • 1960: First democratic elections held in Madagascar
  • 1972: Military coup led by General Gabriel Ramanantsoa
  • 1975: Socialist regime established under Didier Ratsiraka
  • 1991: Multi-party system reintroduced in Madagascar
  • 2002: Marc Ravalomanana elected President of Madagascar
  • 2007: Cyclone Indlala hits Madagascar causing widespread destruction
  • 2009: Andry Rajoelina seizes power in a coup
  • 2010: Constitutional referendum held in Madagascar
  • 2013: Hery Rajaonarimampianina elected President of Madagascar
  • 2017: Cyclone Enawo strikes Madagascar resulting in significant damage
  • 2020: COVID-19 pandemic reaches Madagascar
  • 2020: President Andry Rajoelina launches herbal remedy for COVID-19
  • 2020: Madagascar declares state of emergency due to COVID-19
  • 2023: Presidential election held in Madagascar

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