est.) Religions: Muslim 40%, Orthodox 31%, Catholic 15%, indigenous beliefs 70%, Muslim 20%, Christian 10% Languages: French (official), Malagasy (official) Literacy: age 15 and over can read and write (1990) total population: 61% male: 72% female: 50% Labor force: 1,100 (est.) by occupation: animal husbandry and livestock Illicit drugs: illicit producer of cannabis and opium; mostly for domestic consumption; and (b)
inelastic