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Internet Resources in
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| CIA World facts - 1994 | National Information |
| CIA World facts - 1994 | |
| Country Profile | National Information |
Madagascar (also known as the Malagasy Republic) is an independent island republic with a democratic government which lies on the in the Indian Ocean and forms part of the Indian Ocean Islands group associated with Africa. The capital city is Antananarivo. Other major towns are Antsirabe and Fianarantsoa and the port of Toamasina (Tamatave). | |
| Map | National Information |
| Map | |
| Oil Industry Profile | National Information |
The upstream oil industry of Madagascar, a large island republic in the Indian Ocean, is considered to be under-exploited although the existence of hydrocarbon reserves has been confirmed. The island is currently producing a modest 37,000 tons of crude and 2,500 tons of gas per annum......... | |
| Opportunities for Hydrocarbon Exploration | Oil/Gas |
Madagascar is significantly underexplored but has proven hydrocarbon potential. Bemolanga and Tsimiroro are giant exhumed oil fields while numerous other wells include shows in the Palaeozoic/Mesozoic Karroo play. |