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Which island nation lies in the Indian Ocean east of Africa?
Answer
Madagascar
Madagascar is the world's fourth-largest island. It separated from Africa roughly 165 million years ago, creating unique flora and fauna.
💡 Did you know?
Madagascar's lemurs are found nowhere else on Earth—evolution produced 100+ species found only there.
Other options people guess
- Mauritius
- Seychelles
- Comoros
Topics
- islands
- Madagascar
- biodiversity
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