What countries are off the coast of Madagascar?

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Madagascar is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean, off the southeastern coast of Africa. Several countries and island nations are off the coast of Madagascar, including mainland African nations and smaller island countries.

Countries and Territories Near Madagascar ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒŠ

1. Mozambique ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฟ (Closest Mainland Country)

  • Distance: About 400 km (250 miles) across the Mozambique Channel.
  • Location: To the west of Madagascar.
  • Connections: Mozambique has historical trade links with Madagascar, especially in cultural and linguistic exchanges.

2. Comoros ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฒ

  • Distance: About 300 km (186 miles) northwest of Madagascar.
  • Location: In the Mozambique Channel, between Madagascar and mainland Africa.
  • Connections: The Comoros Islands share cultural and linguistic ties with Madagascar.

3. Seychelles ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡จ

  • Distance: About 1,000 km (620 miles) to the north of Madagascar.
  • Location: In the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar.
  • Connections: Both Madagascar and Seychelles are known for rich biodiversity and tourism.

4. Mauritius ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡บ

  • Distance: About 860 km (535 miles) to the east of Madagascar.
  • Location: In the Indian Ocean, beyond Rรฉunion.
  • Connections: Madagascar and Mauritius have shared histories of colonial rule and cultural exchanges.

5. Rรฉunion ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ช (French Overseas Territory)

  • Distance: About 700 km (435 miles) east of Madagascar.
  • Location: Close to Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.
  • Connections: Rรฉunion, being a French territory, has economic and historical ties with Madagascar.

Summary: Nearby Countries & Islands

Country/TerritoryDirection from MadagascarDistance
Mozambique ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฟWest400 km (250 mi)
Comoros ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฒNorthwest300 km (186 mi)
Seychelles ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡จNorth1,000 km (620 mi)
Mauritius ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡บEast860 km (535 mi)
Rรฉunion ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ชEast700 km (435 mi)
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