Madagascar


''This article is about the country. For the movie see Madagascar (movie) Madagascar is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, off the eastern coast of Africa. Madagascar is the 4th largest island in the world. It is the home of five percent of the world's plant and animal species, 80 per cent of them unique to Madagascar. Most famous among those are the lemurs. Madagascar and Mauritania are the only countries not to use a decimal currency.
Republique de Madagascar
Repoblikan'i Madagasikara
Flag of Madagascar Coat of arms of Madagascar
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National motto: Tanindrazana, Fahafahana, Fandrosoana
(Fatherland, Liberty, Progress)
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Official language Malagasy, French
Capital Antananarivo
Capital's coordinates 18° 55' S, 47° 31' E
President Marc Ravalomanana
Prime Minister Jacques Sylla
Area
 - Total
 - % water 		Ranked 45th
587,040 km²
0.9%
Population
 - Total (2000)
 - Density 		Ranked 56th
15,506,472
26.4/km²
GDP (PPP)
 - Total (Year)
 - GDP/head 		Ranked 123rd
$12,590 million
$800
Currency Ariary
Time zone UTC +3
Independence 26 June, 1960, from France
National anthem Ry Tanindraza nay malala ô (Oh, Our Beloved Fatherland)
Internet TLD .mg
Calling Code 261

History

Main article: History of Madagascar The first human settlement in Madagascar probably dates from the 4th century.

Politics

Main article: Politics of Madagascar

Provinces

Main article: Provinces of Madagascar Madagascar has six provinces, each named for their capital. They are: Map of Madagascar

Geography

Main article: Geography of Madagascar

Economy

Main article: Economy of Madagascar

Demographics

Main article: Demographics of Madagascar

Culture

Main article: Culture of Madagascar

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