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Madagascar

Eastern Africa, Africa

FrenchMalagasy

Madagascar is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. With a population of 31,727,042 and an area of 587,041 km², the capital city is Antananarivo. The official languages are French and Malagasy. The national currency is the Malagasy ariary (Ar MGA).

Quick Facts

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Antananarivo
Capital
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31,727,042
Population
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587,041 km²
Area
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Ar MGA
Currency
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+261
Dial Code
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.mg
TLD

Economy

Madagascar has a GDP per capita of $545, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$545
GNI per Capita$510

Geography

Madagascar is located in Eastern Africa at coordinates 20.00°S, 47.00°E. It has no land borders. The highest point is Maromokotro at 2,876 m.

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates20.00°S, 47.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointMaromokotro
2,876 m
🏞️ Longest RiverBetsiboka River
600 km
TimezonesUTC+03:00

UNESCO World Heritage

Madagascar is home to 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.

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1

World Heritage Sites

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Madagascar, including Mahamasina Municipal Stadium with a capacity of 22,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumMahamasina Municipal Stadium
22,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Madagascar

What is the capital of Madagascar?
The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo.
What is the population of Madagascar?
Madagascar has a population of approximately 31,727,042 people.
What currency does Madagascar use?
Madagascar uses the Malagasy ariary (Ar MGA).
What languages are spoken in Madagascar?
The official languages of Madagascar are French, Malagasy.
What is the area of Madagascar?
Madagascar covers a total area of 587,041 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Madagascar?
The GDP per capita of Madagascar is approximately $545.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Madagascar have?
Madagascar has 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)