The Place of Religion in Madagascar: A Diverse and Politically Charged Spiritual Landscape

The Place of Religion in Madagascar: A Diverse and Politically Charged Spiritual Landscape

In summary Sector Description Important Details Christianity Majority but diverse, more than 50% of the population. Divided between Catholics (coastal areas and large cities) and Protestants (Highlands, FJKM mainly). Animism Represents approximately 45% of the population, integral to Malagasy culture. Ancestor worship influencing daily life, often merged with Christian practices. Islam Minority but historically rooted,…

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Analamanga region, in the heart of Madagascar “the Red Island

Analamanga region, in the heart of Madagascar “the Red Island

Analamanga is one of the twenty-two regions of Madagascar. It is located in the province of Antananarivo, in the center of the island. Former province of AntananarivoGeographyIts capital is Antananarivo, the capital of the country.The population of the region is estimated at approximately 2,650,000 inhabitants in 2004, over an area of ​​17,445 km². Administration The…

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