Why do 74% of Madagascar’s population live on one side of the island—even though Africa is just 250 miles away? 🌍 The answer goes back 1,500 years, when sailors from Indonesia crossed over 4,000 miles of ocean and accidentally settled on Madagascar’s rainy east coast. That decision shaped the island’s population forever. The east side receives 137 inches of rain, making it green and farm-friendly 🌱 The west side gets only 15 inches, making survival much harder ☀️ Even today, Madagascar trades