A ‘sapphire rush’ started in Madagascar in 2016 ... The Ruby Violet mine, owned by Gemstone Mining, produces 5,000 to 7,000 carats a year. "Gemstone mining map" was originally created and ...

Madagascar, one of several island nations in Africa, can be found near Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho. Though its capital, Antananarivo, is where the heart of the country's dining ...

Despite plummeting numbers of tourists, Madagascar still boasts immense natural beauty and a whole host of experiences. The island is home to some of the world’s most unique species of plants ...