I want to ask some questions about tourism in Madagascar.

1. Madagascar became independent on June 26th. 1960. 1896 became a French colony, followed by France * * * homotopy autonomy * * and the Republic. The population is 65,438+06,440,000 (in 2004), which consists of 65,438+08 tribes, among which the larger ones are Imana (accounting for 26. 1% of the total population) and Behimi Zaraka (65,438+04./). At present, there are still a few Comorians, Indians, Pakistanis and French living in Malaysia, and there are about 30,000 overseas Chinese. The languages, cultures and customs of all tribes are basically the same. The national language is Malagasy (Malay-Polynesian), and French is the official language. Among the residents, 70% believe in Christianity (Catholicism and Protestantism), 20% believe in traditional religions and 8% believe in Islam.

Climate and Natural Conditions Madagascar is an island country, the fourth largest island in the world, located in the southwest of the Indian Ocean, facing the African continent across the mozambique channel. The southeast coast has a tropical rainforest climate, which is hot and humid all year round, with an average annual temperature of 24 degrees. The tropical plateau climate in the central part is mild and cool, with an annual average temperature of 18 degrees. The climate in the western and southern tropical plateaus is dry with little rain, and the annual average temperature is above 26 degrees. Desertification in southern China is becoming more and more serious. Coastal areas are often hit by hurricanes and heavy rains, and even the whole island is hard to escape.

Three. Visa Description (1) The types and regulations of Madagascar visas are as follows: 1. Non-immigrant visa In general, it is issued by Malaysian diplomatic or consular agencies abroad or by immigration commissioners at Malaysian ports, airports and other border ports. Under special circumstances, it can also be directly accepted and issued by the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This visa will enter and leave the country for one or more times (no more than three times at most) and is valid for three months. After the visa expires, you can apply to the Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of the Interior for extension, but the cumulative time shall not exceed three months. This visa cannot be changed to a long-term residence visa. The holder shall not engage in paid labor or any other profitable activities in Malaysia. 2. Business visa. It is awarded to foreign businessmen who travel to and from Malaysia regularly. The applicant applies to the diplomatic or consular agency in Malaysia where he lives, or is directly accepted and awarded by the Ministry of Interior of Malaysia. This visa can enter and leave Malaysia many times, valid for three years, but each stay in Malaysia must not exceed three months. 3. immigrant visa. The applicant should apply to the Malaysian diplomatic or consular agency where he lives, or be directly accepted by the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ports, airports and other border ports shall not be issued. This visa is valid for one month. During this period, the holder shall apply to the relevant authorities for a residence visa. If necessary, you can apply for an extension of the validity period, but the longest period shall not exceed three months. (2) The Ministry of Interior of Malaysia has the right to cancel or declare the visa invalid if the visa is refused or revoked under any of the following circumstances: 1, the visa holder does not meet the conditions for issuing the visa, or the visa holder violates the entry and residence regulations of Malaysia; 2. It is considered that entry may cause harm to public order and safety. The reason for applying for a visa at the beginning no longer exists. Those who are refused to extend their visas must leave the country within the prescribed time limit, and the words "no extension" shall be marked on the visa that leaves the country within this time limit. Due to force majeure or justified reasons, the Malaysian Ministry of the Interior has the right to decide whether to grant an extension, but it shall not exceed 30 days. (3) Entry and exit regulations require that the entrant must hold his/her valid identity document, and in principle, it is required to complete the entry visa and international vaccination certificate abroad (yellow version). Fill in the entry card when entering the country. If you carry taxable items, you need to declare to the customs and go through the relevant entry procedures. People whose visas have expired must leave the country unconditionally. Exit personnel must hold their valid identity documents. The amount of foreign exchange carried is limited and must be declared to the customs. If you take horse products out of the country, such as wood fossils, precious stones and other prohibited items, you need to go through the exit formalities at the Ministry of Geology and Mineral Resources or the customs. Third, the public security situation, public security situation and relevant laws and regulations, Ma is not in danger of terrorist attacks at present, social security is still good, and there are fewer murders and violent incidents, but robbery and theft are on the rise. Due to various reasons, the efficiency of judicial institutions in handling cases is poor, ordinary cases are difficult to detect, and often go away. In Malaysia, all private foreign exchange transactions are illegal only when banks and business owners are allowed to conduct foreign exchange business.

Four. Common diseases and medical conditions The sanitary conditions of horses are backward, and some common diseases in Africa can be seen everywhere, such as malaria, dengue fever and amebic dysentery. Local doctors have long been short of medicine, especially in remote villages. In the capital, the conditions of military hospitals and private clinics are better, but the related expenses are higher, and most people are afraid to ask. Generally speaking, China expatriates carry a small amount of commonly used drugs with them, and there is no medical self-diagnosis for minor illnesses. For serious diseases, they can go to China medical team for treatment (about 60 kilometers away from the capital) or go back to China or seek medical treatment in a third country.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) Price and supply Madagascar is one of the least developed countries declared by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development! Ranked 150 among 77 countries in the world. Ma's industrial base is relatively weak, and its main industrial products and daily necessities depend on imports. Agricultural production is quite primitive, basically relying on the weather to eat, self-sufficient in good years and imported in bad years. However, Malaysia is rich in native products and has a full range of fruits and seafood. At present, there are several supermarkets in Malaysian capital, and most of their products come from French, South African, China and Mauritius. The supply of materials is not a problem, and the price is relatively expensive. There are insufficient varieties of goods in other provinces, and the supply is in short supply. Foreign exchange rate: 1 USD = 427 Ariary (August 2006).

6. The total mileage of traffic and tourist highways is 498.37 million kilometers, of which 578 1 kilometer is asphalt pavement. The capital and the main roads extending around the capital are in good condition, but the roads are narrow and curved, which is more dangerous. Roads in other provinces and remote towns have been seriously damaged. The total length of the railway is 732 kilometers, with single-track subgrade, slow running speed and limited load. The inland river is 3500 kilometers, and the shipping capacity is only over 400 kilometers. *** 18 coastal ports. 80% of maritime transportation is concentrated in Tamataf, the eastern port, with an annual throughput of about 6,543,800 tons. There are regular flights to Paris, France, Milan, Mauritius, South Africa and Kenya in Africa, and Bangkok, Thailand in Asia. There is no direct flight between Malaysia and China, so you can choose to come to Malaysia via Hongkong-Mauritius or Thailand.

Seven, tourism and scenic spots, cars and Canada are rich in tourism resources, but the service facilities are insufficient. Since 1990s, the Malaysian government has listed tourism as a key development industry and encouraged foreign investors to invest in tourism. Allow tourists to apply for visas on arrival and cancel the practice of hotels charging high fees for foreign tourists. At present, there are 7 17 hotels in Malaysia, of which11star hotel (3040 beds). The number of tourists and income increase year by year. The number of tourists in 2002 was about 665,438+0,674, and the hotel occupancy rate was 22%. The number of tourists in 2005 was nearly 300,000. Tourists mainly come from France (more than 50%), reunion island, the United States, Britain, Switzerland, Germany and Italy, with French tourists accounting for more than 50%. The number of China citizens traveling to Malaysia is also changing quietly. In the past, it was mostly in the form of work visits or business trips. There are individual tours organized by travel agencies this year. The main attractions are Nuxibe Island, Saint Mary Island, national nature reserve parks and scenic spots with folk customs. The main attractions on the island are as follows: Onda Xibei National Forest Reserve Onda Xibei National Nature Reserve is 30 kilometers away from the capital 1850 hectares with a total area of about/kloc-0. The nature reserve is dominated by tropical rain forests, with lush vegetation and rich species. In addition to plants, there are many rare and endemic birds, amphibians and reptiles. Indri, one of the most famous lemurs, lives in the reserve. Located on the northwest coast of Madagascar, NOSYBE Island is the largest coastal island and the most famous tourist attraction in Malaysia. In recent years, with the Malaysian government's continuous attention to the development of tourism and the improvement of tourism facilities, more European and American tourists have begun to look to Nuxibei Island, especially Italians, who have a special liking for the island. There are two direct flights from Milan to Nuxibe every week. St Mary's Island St Mary's Island is located on the east coast of Malaysia and has the reputation of a tropical island paradise. The whole island is about 300 square kilometers, about 60 kilometers long from north to south and only 5 kilometers wide from east to west. Tourism projects on the island, such as forest hiking, cycling around the island, diving, etc. The most attractive thing is the Whale Festival from July to September every year. A large number of whales will swim back to the sea near St. Mary from south to north to mate and give birth. At this time of year, it is a rare opportunity for whale lovers and ordinary tourists all over the world to get close to whales. St. Mary's island has convenient transportation. You can take a boat from Tamataftomasina, Malaysia's largest port, or fly directly to the island. Mulenda Wa Mulenda Wa is more than 700 kilometers away from the capital, where there is a slice of baobab forest, which is one of the ancient and unique tree species on this earth! At present, it is only distributed in Africa, parts of North America and Madagascar. Seven of the eight baobabs in the world can be seen in Madagascar. In addition to its complete variety, baobab trees in Madagascar are also famous for their tall and stout appearance. The road conditions to Mulenda Wa are so bad that it is impossible to drive in some areas. Most tourists take domestic flights in Malaysia.

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