Madagascar : Wiki, Area, Biography, Location, Currency, Festivals & More
| Country | Madagascar |
| Continent | Africa |
| Location | 18.76690 S, 46.86910 E |
| Map of Madagascar |  |
| Flag |  |
| Area | 587,041 km² |
| Coastline | 3,000 miles |
| Neighboring Countries | Mayotte Comoros Reunion Mauritius Mozambique Malawi Swaziland Seychelles Zimbabwe Tanzania Zambia Lesotho Kenya Botswana Burundi Rwanda Somalia South Africa Uganda Namibia Ethiopia Democratic Republic of the Congo Angola Djibouti Yemen |
| Time Zone | EAT (UTC +3) |
| Population | 25.732 million (2017) |
| Symbol |  |
| Independence Day | June 26th, 1960 |
| President of Madagascar | Hery Rajaonarimampianina |
| Prime Minister of Madagascar | Olivier Solonandrasana |
| National Anthem | ‘’Ry Tanindrazanay Malala O! (Oh, Beloved Land of our Ancestors!)’’ |
| Motto | ‘’Fitiavana, Tanindrazana, Fandrosoana (Love, Land of Our Ancestors, Progress)’’ |
| National Animal | Ring-tailed lemur |
| National Bird | Elephant Birds |
| National Tree | Baobab |
| National Flower | Poinciana |
| National Dish | Romazava |
| National Predators | Fossa |
| Cereals Produce Mainly | Maize Potatoes Rice Sorghum Wheat |
| National Poet | Jean-Joseph Rabearivelo |
| National Sport | Rugby |
| National Languages | Malagasy French |
| Seasons in Madagascar | Rainy Season Dry Season Winter Season |
| Prestigious Awards of Madagascar | Military Awards – Order of Ranavalona III Cinema Award – Annie Award, Saturn Award, Satellite Award, Golden Reel Award |
| Traditional Dress | Lamba |
| Religion | Indigenous Beliefs (52%) Christian (41%) Muslim (7%) |
| Average Marriage age in Madagascar | 22.3 years for men and 18.4 years for women |
| Capital | Antananarivo (180 55’S 47031’E) |
| Number of Regions | 22 Regions |
| Largest Region | Analamanga |
| Smallest Region | Melaky |
| Number of Cities | 91 Cities |
| Largest City | Antananarivo |
| Smallest City | Miarinarivo |
| Literacy rate | 66.7% (males) 62.6% (females) |
| Type of Government | Republic Unitary State Semi-Presidential System |
| GDP | PPP – $40.055 billion (2017) Nominal – $10.372 billion (2017) |
| GDP per capita | $1,563 (2017) |
| Total Number of Madagascar Army | 9,900,000 (Manpower) |
| Currency | Malagasy Ariary (MGA) |
| Calling Code | +261 |
| Internet TLD | .mg |
| ISO 3166 code | MG |
| Festivals | New Year’s Day Alahamadi Be Martyr’s Day Easter Santabary Festival Labour Day Independence Day Feria Oramena Fisemana Famadihana Hiragasy Donia Music Festival Madajazzcar Christmas Day |
| Historic Sites | Fort Manda Ankevo Hamlets Andohalo Maison de Jean Laborde |
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| Longest River | Mangoky River |
| Longest Bridge | Betsiboka Bridge |
| Largest Lake | Lake Alaotra |
| Highest Mountain | Maromokotro |
| Biggest Dam | Tsiazompaniry Dam |
| Biggest Airport | Ivato International Airport |
| Total Number of Airport | 68 Airports |
| Largest Tree | Baobab |
| Total Number of Universities | 20 Universities |
| Tallest Building | Orange Telecommunication Tower |
| Richest person of Madagascar | Ylias Akbaraly |
| Best places to visit in Madagascar | IIe Sainte Marie Isalo National Park Tsingy de Bemaraha Nosy Be Avenue of the Baobabs Ifaty Royal Hill of Ambohimanga Andasibe-Mantadia Masoala National Park Ranomafana National Park |
