Madagascar Country Overview

 

Republic of Madagascar

Madagascar Country Overview. The official name is the Republic of Madagascar. Commonly referred to as Madagascar. Previously known as the Malagasy Republic.

 

African map highlighting Madagascar location.

1. Where is Madagascar located?
   

   Madagascar is located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of East Africa diagonally to Mozambique.

2. What is the capital of Madagascar?

   The Capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo.

3. How large is the country of Madagascar?

   Madagascar has 587,041 square kilometers of land.

4. Is Madagascar a member of the African Union?
   

   Madagascar is a a member of the African Union. It has been a member since May 25th, 1963.

1. What is the population of Madagascar?
   

   The population of Madagascar is slightly over 27.5 million as of 2020 (approx). The most populated city in Madagascar is Antananarivo with a population of 3.5 million approx. (2020).

2. What are the Ethnic groups in Madagascar?

   As of 2018, the estimated breakdown of the most populous ethnic groups in Madagascar are; Malayo-Indonesian, Creole, Cotiers, Indian, French, and Comoran.

3. How many languages are spoken in Madagascar?

   The most popular languages spoken in Madagascar are;  Malagasy and French.

4. What religions are in Madagascar?
   

   Madagascar religious groups consist of; Christian (85%), and traditional African religions (11%), Islam (3%), and other religions (0.5%).

1. Madagascar Political System Overview.

   Madagascar has a Unitary semi-presidential constitutional republic form of government. The country has 6 administrative regions (6 provinces).

2. What is the currency used in Madagascar?

   The Ariary (MGA) is the official currency for Madagascar.

3. What makes up the economy in Madagascar?

   Madagascar’s main resources and industries consist of rice, coffee, cattle, agriculture, silk, palm oil, textiles, and cotton.

All numerical data are estimates. Information may vary after the date of this article.