Formerly an independent kingdom, Madagascar became a French colony in 1886, but regained its independence in 1960.
Industry features textile manufacturing and the processing of agricultural products.
Growth in output in 1992-97 averaged less than the growth rate of the population. Growth has been held back by antigovernment strikes and demonstrations, a decline in world coffee demand, and the erratic commitment of the government to economic reform. All information and contents of this site and pages included within are copyrighted by Travisa Visa Service Inc . Any use of material from this site without expressed consent from Travisa is illegal and punishable by law.