Madagascar's population consist of 20 ethnic groups, some of which differ greatly in their appearance, their traditions and tehir beliefs.
"Highlander" ethnic groups: Merina, Sihanaka and Betsileo
Coastal ethnic groups: Antaifasy, Antaimoro, Antaisaka, Antambahoaka, Antandroy, Antankarana, Antanosy, Bara, Betsimisaraka, Bezanozano, Mahafaly, Makoa, Mika, Sakalava, Tanala, Tsimihety and Vezo.
