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Madagascar is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, off
the eastern coast of Africa. Madagascar is the 4th largest island in the world.
Republique de Madagascar
Repoblikan'i Madagasikara
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National motto: Tanindrazana, Fahafahana, Fandrosoana
(Fatherland, Liberty, Justice) |
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| Official language |
French, Malagasy |
| Capital |
Antananarivo |
| Capital's coordinates |
18° 55' S, 47° 31' E |
| President |
Marc Ravalomanana |
| Prime Minister |
Jacques Sylla |
Area
- Total
- % water |
Ranked 45th
587,040 km²
0.9% |
| Population
- Total (2000)
- Density |
Ranked 56th
15,506,472
26.4/km² |
| GDP (PPP)
- Total (Year)
- GDP/head |
Ranked 123rd
$12,590 million
$800 |
| Currency |
Malagasy franc (FMG) |
| Time zone |
UTC +3 |
| Independence |
26 June 1960, from France |
| National anthem |
Ry Tanindraza nay malala ô (Oh, Our Beloved Fatherland) |
| Internet TLD |
.MG |
| Calling Code |
261 |
History
Main article: History of Madagascar
Politics
Main article: Politics of Madagascar
Provinces
Main article: Provinces of Madagascar
Madagascar has six provinces, each named for their capital. They are Antananarivo province, Antsiranana
province, Fianarantsoa province, Mahajanga province, Toamasina province and Toliara
province.
Map of Madagascar
Geography
Main article: Geography of Madagascar
Economy
Main article: Economy of Madagascar
Demographics
Main article: Demographics of
Madagascar
Culture
Main article: Culture of Madagascar
Miscellaneous topics
- Communications in Madagascar
- Transportation in Madagascar
- Military of Madagascar
- Foreign relations of
Madagascar
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