Madagascar 🇲🇬
Madagascar 🇲🇬: capital Antananarivo, population 29 million, located in Africa. Currency: Malagasy Ariary (Ar). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Antananarivo
- Population: 29 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: Malagasy & French
- Currency: Malagasy Ariary (Ar)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Madagascar
- Area: 587,041 km² (226,658 sq mi)
- Region: Eastern Africa
- Island nation
- People: Malagasy
- Internet domain: .mg
Fun Facts About Madagascar
- Over 90% of its wildlife is found nowhere else on Earth.
- The world's fourth-largest island.
- Baobab trees here can live for over 1,000 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madagascar known for?
Madagascar is known for several things — Over 90% of its wildlife is found nowhere else on Earth; The world's fourth-largest island; Baobab trees here can live for over 1,000 years.
How big is Madagascar?
Madagascar covers about 587,041 square kilometers (226,658 square miles), in the Eastern Africa region.
Is Madagascar landlocked?
Madagascar is an island nation. It has a coastline but shares no land borders with other countries.
What are people from Madagascar called?
People from Madagascar are called Malagasy.
What is the capital of Madagascar?
The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo.
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