Madagascar is a huge island nation off the southeast coast of Africa. It is known as a home to thousands of animal species, such as lemurs, found nowhere else, plus rain-forests, beaches and reefs. Not many people know about the economy of this magic country!
The economy of Madagascar is a market one and is supported by Madagascar's well-established agricultural industry and emerging tourism, textile and mining industries. Malagasy agriculture produces tropical staple crops such as rice and cassava, as well as cash crops such as vanilla and coffee.
The most important exports are:
1. Coffee
2. Spices
3. Nickel
4. Clothing
5. Sea-products
6. Coal
7. Vegetables
8. Gems
9. Precious Metals
10. Ores
