Madagascar
Definition
A large island nation in the Indian Ocean, off the southeastern coast of Africa, renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity, unique wildlife such as lemurs and chameleons, and distinctive ecosystems.
The fourth-largest island in the world, home to over 90% of the world's lemur species and a hotspot for endemic plants and animals.
Examples
After watching the movie, my kids declared we'd vacation in Madagascar—until they realized it involves actual spiders the size of dinner plates.
Madagascar's baobab trees are like nature's ancient skyscrapers, storing water so well they'd outlast any trendy office building.
She collects vanilla from Madagascar, boasting it's so pure it makes cheap extracts taste like watered-down regret.
In Madagascar, lemurs leap through the canopy with more style than a parkour pro dodging rush-hour traffic.