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At one time, Madagascar was part of a landmass that included Africa and India. About 88 million years ago, Madagascar broke free from India and became a separate island.

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Madagascar began to break away from the African continent around 160 million years ago during the Jurassic period. The separation process was completed around 88 million years ago during the Cretaceous period.

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