Madagascar: flag, capital and facts

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Madagascar is a country in Eastern Africa. Its capital is Antananarivo. It covers about 587,041 km² (226,658 sq mi). Official languages include French and Malagasy. Madagascar has no land borders with other countries.

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Madagascar at a glance

Official name
Republic of Madagascar
Capital
Antananarivo
Region
Eastern Africa (Africa)
Area
587,041 km² (226,658 sq mi)
Official languages
French and Malagasy
Currency
Malagasy ariary (Ar)
People
Malagasy
Calling code
+261
Internet domain
.mg
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo.

Madagascar is in Eastern Africa, part of the Africa region.

Madagascar uses the Malagasy ariary (Ar).

Madagascar has 2 official languages: French and Malagasy.

Madagascar has no land borders with other countries.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).