Bekopaka village Madagascar
The lively village of Bekopka is located beside the Tsiribihina River ferry in Madagascar.
Background music is Reflections by MK2.
20220813 Travel Talk Series- MADAGASCAR by Mr. Vincent WONG (part 1)
Countries in Pictures – Travel Talk Series
Traveling to world’s ancient countries through talks and rich collections of pictures
MADAGASCAR by Mr. Vincent WONG
Following the breakup of the supercontinent Gondwana, Madagascar split from the India Peninsula around 88 million years ago, allowing native animals and plants to evolve in isolation under a very diversified geological and climatic environment. Consequently, it has become a biodiversity hotspot with 250,000 species of plant and animal, over 90% of which cannot be found anywhere else on earth. Unfortunately, the island’s complex ecosystems and unique wildlife are now seriously under threat due to local human activities as well as global climate change, which will require much political will and commitment from the government as well as international communities to overcome.
Testimonials from participants of previous travel talks and study tours led by Vincent:
“I have learnt a lot on this subject!”
“Very comprehensive indeed. Thanks!”
“Very useful guide for my future trip!”
”Now what I have seen makes much more sense. Thank you!”
About the Speaker
Mr. Vincent WONG
‧ Graduated from HKU in physical Geography 1971
‧ MD Jardine Transport Services Group 1971-2000
‧ MD Kerry Logistics Group 2000-2009
‧ Fellow Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics
‧ Fellow Chartered Institute of Shipbrokers
‧ Lecturing Logistics as Adjunct Associate Professor at CUHK and Professor of Practice at PolyU.
‧ Visited over 100 countries including Antarctica, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Madagascar, Namibia, Botswana, Ethiopia, Iceland, Mexico, Galapagos, Mauritius, Easter Island, Chile, Ecuador, Canary Island, Azores Island plus many places in China such as Inner Mongolia and Qinghai. Acted as organiser and tour leader in many trips.
‧ Give talks regularly to members of the HK Geological Society and HK Mineralogy Society.
Trek Madagascar!
This short film is a preview of a new trekking route that is currently being set-up by the WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) in Madagascar. Start in Miarinarivo, after a visit to Ambalavao and Andringtra National Park, hike south to Vondrozo, then loop back by the seaside with a visit to Ranomafana National Park. The perfect adventurer's circuit!
Top 10 Madagascar Flea & Street Markets | Best Shopping Street Markets in Madagascar
Top 10 Madagascar Flea & Street Markets | Best Shopping Street Markets in Madagascar
Un week-end dans une forêt primaire de la Côte-est de Madagascar.
Quand vous passé à Madagascar, vers la côte-ouest découvrez ses paysages verdoyants, dans l’une des forets primaires de Madagascar.
Bienvenue dans notre chaîne Youtube. Nous sommes 2 bloguer qui explorons les différentes facettes de Madagascar et surtout Antananarivo / Tananarivo sa capitale. Voyagez différemment et découvrez avec nous les trésors cachés de cette belle ville : la Street Food Malgache, les bons plans, la culture, les activités, les tips... Soyez prêt pour votre voyage à Madagascar !
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Madagascar: Analakely market (Antananarivo)
Walking through the market where you can see local prices for fruits, vegetables, bread and meat.
An ice cream stick sells for $0.10, mangos for $0.10 per kg ($0.05 per lbd)
About me:
My notes about Madagascar:
Madagascar, 8th poorest country.
What makes a country poor?
Mismanagement (same for unsuccessful companies).
Contributing factors:
Education investment (%GDP): 2.8
Fertility rate (children born/woman): 4.45 (bad, the US is 2.06)
Literacy rate (age 15 and over can read and write): 64.5% (bad, the US is 99%)
Population below poverty line: 50% ( bad, the US is 15%)
Distribution of income (Gini index): 47 ( not that bad, the US is 45)
Deciding factors:
1975: Admiral Didier Ratsiraka adopts Soviet- style ideology and severs ties with France, leading to economic decline.
2001 election contested nearly causing secession of half of the country.
2006: victory in free and fair elections. Foreign investment and trade opens. World Bank forgives debt. Roads paved. Prosperity begins
Madagascar-tourism
One of the most pleasant and charming countries you'll ever visit (LP)
Wonderful country and people. The capital is safe (more so that most other cities of similar size). Great value (food, hotel).
Kids of Madagascar - My trip in Nosy Be
マダガスカル アンタナナリボ 市場の様子/Madagascar Antananarivo market situation
2018年8月11日
マダガスカルのアンタナナリボの市場の様子です。
11th August 2018
It is a state of Madagascar's antananarivo market.
Protestant Church in Antananarivo, Madagascar
James Cameron built the first Christian temple and the first Western-style school in Madagascar. He employed and educated 600 young Malagasy in the construction of machinery and other public works projects. Also he introduced brick-making in 1826, a technology that was later to be used in a new Malagasy architectural style that was widely adopted throughout the Highlands of Madagascar.