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It is often said that there is a reverse proportion between the Madagascar wildlife and its population. While the island´s nature is highly diverse and rich, most of local residents live on less than 1 USD a day. The country´s history has seen numerous challenges, among the recent ones being corruption, political unrest and environmental havoc. International community has raised concerns regarding the protection of Madagascar´s unique flora and fauna and stopping illegal logging and animal trade. In order to have a closer look at one of the planet´s most biologically diverse and beautiful islands, its history, geography, government, as well as the main headline-grabbing issues like illegal rosewood logging read this book. It provides valuable information on the country so diverse that it is often called the seventh continent.

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