Madagascar Overviews
Madagascar's Country Profile
Everything you need to know about the world's fourth largest island before your birding adventure.
Country Facts
The Republic of Madagascar
Official Name
The Republic of Madagascar
Size
587,000 km² – split into 22 regions
Rank
The fourth biggest island on Earth
Capital
ANTANANARIVO (also called "Tana")
History
Former French colony
Independence Day
26th June 1960
President
Colonel Andrianirina
Motto
"Fitiavana, Tanindrazana, Fandrosoana" (Love, Fatherland, Development)
Population
30 million – spread into 18 ethnical groups
Inhabitants
MALAGASY
Official Languages
Malagasy, French and English
Currency
MGA (Malagasy Ariary)
Foreign Currency
USD, EUR
Food Staple
Rice
Main Products
Vanilla beans, sapphires, coffee, rice, vegetables
Planning Ahead
Public Holidays
Jan 1New Year
Mar 8International Women's Day
Mar 20March Equinox
Apr 2Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 10Ascension Day
May 21Whit Monday
Jun 21June Solstice
Jun 26Independence Day
Aug 15Assumption of Mary
Sep 23September Equinox
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 11Republic Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
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