Madagascar / Peter J. Schraeder. Country profile
Historical setting. Precolonial era, prior to 1894 ; Colonial era, 1894-1960 ; Independence, the first republic, and the military transition, 1960-75 ; The second republic, 1975-92 ; The third republic, 1993-
Physical environment. Topography ; Climate ; Flora and fauna
Society. Population and ethnicity ; Language ; Traditional beliefs and religion ; Social structure and family ; Public health
The economy. Government policy and intervention ; Structural adjustment ; National accounts and budget ; Balance of payments and debt ; Traditional agriculture ; Agricultural production ; Industrial development ; Foreign trade ; Transportation and telecommunications
Government and politics. Constitution and institutions of governance ; The Fokonolona and traditional governance ; Foreign relations.

Mauritius / Anthony Toth. Country profile
Historical setting. Early settlement ; Rise of the sugar economy ; British colonial rule ; Toward independence ; Independent Mauritius
Physical environment. Geography ; Climate
Society and culture. Population and demography ; Ethnicity, religion, and language ; Education ; Media ; Health and welfare ; Role of women
Economy. Agriculture and fishing ; Industry and commerce ; Banking ; Trade and balance of payments ; Tourism ; Labor ; Transportation and telecommunications ; Water and electricity ; Budget and public finance
Government and politics. Structure of government ; Politics of the Republic of Mauritius ; Foreign relations.

Comoros / Vincent Ercolano. Country profile
Historical setting. Early visitors and settlers ; French colonization ; The break with France ; The Soilih regime ; The Abdallah regime ; The issue of Mahoré
Physical environment
Society and culture. Population ; Society ; Status of women ; Religion and education ; Public health ; Media
Economy. Agriculture, livestock, and fishing ; Industry and infrastructure ; Transportation and telecommunications
Government and politics. Political dynamics ; Foreign affairs.

Seychelles / Jean R. Tartter. Country profile
Historical setting. Crown colony status, 1903 ; Steps toward independence, 1967-76 ; Coup by René supporters, 1977
Physical environment
Population. Ethnic groups ; Languages
Social organization. Class and social structure ; Status of women
Religion
Education
Health and welfare
The economy. Government role ; Budget ; Economic development ; Labor ; Agriculture ; Fisheries ; Oil ; Manufacturing ; Tourism ; Transportation and telecommunications ; Foreign trade
Government and politics. Governmental system, 1979-93 ; Return to a multiparty system ; Opposition movements and interest groups ; Information media ; Legal system and civil rights
Foreign relations.

Maldives / Karl E. Ryavec. Country profile
Historical setting
Physical environment. Physiography ; Climate
Society. Population ; Ethnic groups and language ; Social structure
Religion
Education
Health. Health condition ; Health care
Economy. Gross domestic product ; Fishing ; Tourism ; Currency and banking ; Budget ; Employment ; Transportation and telecommunications ; Trade ; Economic aid
Government and politics. Constitution ; Politics ; Foreign relations ; Media.

Strategic considerations / Thomas P. Ofcansky. Historical interest
Madagascar. Security concerns ; Armed forces in national life ; The military and the government ; Forces armées populaires ; State security services ; Training and morale ; Foreign military assistance ; Penal system ; Human rights
Mauritius. Security concerns ; Armed forces in national life ; Police agencies ; Foreign military assistance ; Penal system ; Human rights
Seychelles. Security concerns ; Armed forces in national life ; Seychelles People's Defence Forces ; State security services ; Training and morale ; Foreign military assistance ; Penal system ; Human rights
Comoros. Security concerns ; The military and the government ; Armed forces ; State security services ; Foreign military assistance ; Penal system ; Human rights
Maldives. Security concerns ; Armed forces in national life ; Penal system ; Human rights.