Tsimihety people
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The Tsimihety are a Malagasy ethnic group who are found in the north-central region of Madagascar. Their name means "those who never cut their hair", a behavior likely linked to their independence fro
Two Tsimihety individuals
Philibert Tsiranana, from the Tsimihety ethnic group, was the first president of post-colonial era Madagascar.
Merina people
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The Merina people, also known as Imerina, Antimerina, Borizany or Ambaniandro and formerly called Amboalambo, are the largest ethnic group in Madagascar. They are the "highlander" Malagasy ethnic grou
Merina couple
A Merina woman selling Kakapizon (left, a fried snack) and chips in Antananarivo
Radama, Late King of Madagascar, by William Ellis
Radama I, portrait by Ramanankirahina