"Madagascar. ̶ Betsileo." A muscular Betsileo man is depicted in traditional clothing. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: "Madagascar. Superficie: 590.000 kilomtres carrès – Population 3.400.000 habitants. Principaux produits: Vanille, Riz, Manioc, Pois du Cap, Café, Viande, Peaux, Cire, Raphia, Or, Pierres précieuses, Mica, Graphite, Mineraux radioactifs et autres. Pour tous renseignements à l’Agence économique de Madagascar, 40, Rue du Général-Foy, à Paris." There is no handwriting on the back.
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