Madagascar: The Last Train
The last train left running in Madagascar connects the highland town of Fianarasoa to the east-coast town of Manakara
Africa is so big and has so many cultures, it defies description. One can only safely talk about the individual nations, who themselves are divided up from ancient tribes.
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The last train left running in Madagascar connects the highland town of Fianarasoa to the east-coast town of Manakara
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