It covers an area of approximately 112,600 square kilometres ( 43,500 sq mi ) .
The ecoregion constitutes a narrow strip of lowland forests between Madagascar 's east coast and the mountainous central highlands , from sea level to 800 metres ( 2,600 ft ) elevation .
Madagascar covers an area of approximately 112,600 square kilometres ( 43,500 sq mi ) .
The ecoregion constitutes a narrow strip of lowland forests between Madagascar 's east coast and the mountainous central highlands , from sea level to 800 metres ( 2,600 ft ) elevation .