Map showing environmental constraints to agriculture in Madagascar

This map has been adapted from the FAO Country Profiles and Mapping Information System (The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization) materials. All data is copyright � FAO 2004.

Environmental Constraints Dry and/or cold areas with low production potential Low soil suitability Erratic rainfall and cold stress risk Steep slopes and mountains Severe and very severe land degradation Low to medium climatic production potential High climatic production potential

Madagascar MAPS Index.



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