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University of Madagascar

university, Antananarivo, Madagascar

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The University of Madagascar is a university system in Madagascar, with its main campus located in Antananarivo, the capital city. Founded in 1961, it is a key part of the country's educational infrastructure, which also includes primary and secondary schools, technical institutes, and teacher-training colleges. Education is compulsory for children aged 6 to 13. The university system also includes campuses in Mahajanga and Fianarantsoa. Industries in Antananarivo, where the main university is situated, include food processing and the manufacture of leather goods and clothing.12

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