Madagascar
Republic of Madagascar
Region
Africa • Eastern Africa
Capital
Antananarivo
The flag of Madagascar features a white vertical band on the hoist side that takes up about one-third the width of the field, and two equal horizontal bands of red and green adjoining the vertical band.
About Madagascar
Madagascar is a country located in Africa, specifically in the Eastern Africa region. Its capital city is Antananarivo. With a population of 27,691,019, it ranks among the moderately populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 587,041 km², making it a large country in terms of land area. With a population density of 47.17 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.
The official languages of Madagascar include French and Malagasy.
The currency used in Madagascar is the Malagasy ariary (Ar), .
Madagascar is a member of the United Nations.
In Madagascar, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC+03:00 time zone.
Coat of Arms
Quick Facts
- Capital: Antananarivo
- Continent: Africa
- Native Name: Madagascar
- Demonym: Malagasy
- Top Level Domain: .mg
- Calling Code: +261
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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