Since the French first came to Madagascar and other vanilla growing countries a mix of their religions, customs and languages has become evident
France
Mosque in France
France's official language is French and the most prominent religions are Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim. 83-88% of the country practices Catholicism, while 5% practice the Muslim religion and 2% for Protestant (France).
Through vanilla trade, the French did not only influence other countries but other nations influenced France as well. The Muslim religion is very prominent in Indonesia, trade between the two countries helped the expansion of their dominant religions. Now Catholicism can be found in Indonesia and Islam can be found in France.
Vanilla beans were brought to Africa for it's close proximity to Europe, its desirable vanilla growing climate and the work force. Trade between the country and the continent brought a new language to those speaking their own indigenous one. Now Madagascar and the Comoros Islands both have French as a main language, increasing their ability to communicate.
Through vanilla trade, the French did not only influence other countries but other nations influenced France as well. The Muslim religion is very prominent in Indonesia, trade between the two countries helped the expansion of their dominant religions. Now Catholicism can be found in Indonesia and Islam can be found in France.
Vanilla beans were brought to Africa for it's close proximity to Europe, its desirable vanilla growing climate and the work force. Trade between the country and the continent brought a new language to those speaking their own indigenous one. Now Madagascar and the Comoros Islands both have French as a main language, increasing their ability to communicate.