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Country Information

Capital

Antananarivo

Population

3,371,364

Area

587,041 km²

Largest City

Antananarivo

Daylight Saving Time (DST)

Not Observed

ISO Code

MG / MDG

Time Zones

1 zone

Languages

Malagasy, French

Currency

Malagasy Ariary (Ar) - Ar100

Coordinates

Decimal:-18.9137, 47.5361

DMS:18°54′49″S, 47°32′10″E

Elevation

Highest:2,876 m

Lowest:0 m

Average:1,438 m

International Dialing Code

+261

Time Zones

• Indian/Antananarivo| EAT (UTC+3)

Geographic Extremes

Northernmost

Southernmost

Easternmost

Westernmost

About Madagascar

•Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world and is located off the southeast coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean.

•The island is known for its unique biodiversity, with over 90% of its wildlife found nowhere else on Earth.

•The Malagasy people have a rich cultural heritage that includes a blend of African, Asian, and European influences.

•One notable feature of Madagascar's geography is the Avenue of the Baobabs, a famous dirt road lined with majestic baobab trees.

•The traditional Malagasy belief system includes the practice of 'famadihana,' or 'turning of the bones,' which is a ritual that involves reburial of ancestors.

•Madagascar is home to the world's largest lemur, the Indri, which is known for its distinctive call and lack of a long tail.

•The island has a diverse range of ecosystems, including rainforests, deserts, and coral reefs, making it a hotspot for ecotourism.

•Malagasy is the official language of Madagascar, with French also widely spoken due to the country's colonial history.

•The economy of Madagascar is largely based on agriculture, with vanilla, cloves, and lychees being significant export products.

•The island has a rich tradition of music and dance, with 'salegy' being one of the most popular styles that originated from the coastal regions.

•Madagascar was once part of the ancient trading routes that connected Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, influencing its culture and economy.

•The country's national parks, such as Andasibe-Mantadia and Ranomafana, are recognized for their conservation efforts and biodiversity.

•Madagascar's unique flora includes the famous traveller's tree, which is known for its ability to collect rainwater.

•The island has a history of being a melting pot of different cultures, and this is reflected in its cuisine, which features rice as a staple food complemented by various meats and vegetables.