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The French colonized Madagascar primarily for economic and strategic reasons. They sought to exploit the island's rich Natural Resources, including spices, coffee, and later vanilla, as well as to establish a key shipping route in the Indian ocean. Additionally, colonization was driven by France's desire to expand its empire and compete with other colonial powers in the region. The formal annexation of Madagascar occurred in 1896, following military conflicts and a series of treaties.

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