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Where is Madagascar located in relation to Africa and the Indian Ocean?
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Madagascar is an island country situated in the southwestern Indian Ocean, lying off the southeastern coast of Africa. It is separated from the African mainland by the Mozambique Channel, which is approximately 250 miles (400 km) wide.1234