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• MadagascarSHORT INFORMATION
• Overview• Geography
• Water source
• Climate
• Capital
• Administrative structure
• Language and population
• Political structure
• Monetary unit
• Religion
• Medicine (health)
• Education
HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS
• Christmas• New Year
• Easter
• Other holidays
• Wedding
• Cultural features
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
• National cuisine• Alcoholic beverages
• Coffee and Tea
FOR TOURIST
• Important Addresses• What should I see?
• Hotels
• Restaurants
Overview of Madagascar
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The Republic of Madagascar is an island nation in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa. The main island, also called Madagascar, is the fourth-largest island in the world.
Area
Total 587,041 km2 (45th)
Water (%) 0.13
Population
2009 estimate 20,653,556 (55th)
Density 35.2/km2 (174th)
91.1/sq mi
Currency: Malagasy ariary (MGA)
Time zone
EAT (UTC+3)
Summer (DST) not observed (UTC+3)
Drives on the right
Internet TLD: .mg
Calling code: +261
Officially name: The Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Antananarivo
Largest city: Antananarivo
Official language: Malagasy, French, English (disputed)
Government: Caretaker government
Capital: Antananarivo
Largest city: Antananarivo
Official language: Malagasy, French, English (disputed)
Government: Caretaker government
The Republic of Madagascar is an island nation in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa. The main island, also called Madagascar, is the fourth-largest island in the world.
Area
Total 587,041 km2 (45th)
Water (%) 0.13
Population
2009 estimate 20,653,556 (55th)
Density 35.2/km2 (174th)
91.1/sq mi
Currency: Malagasy ariary (MGA)
Time zone
EAT (UTC+3)
Summer (DST) not observed (UTC+3)
Drives on the right
Internet TLD: .mg
Calling code: +261
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