Madagascar is a country in East Africa, Africa. Its capital is Antananarivo, with a population of approximately 28.9M and a total area of 587,041 km². The official languages are Malagasy / French and the currency is the Malagasy Ariary (MGA).
Madagascar covers an area of 587,041 km² with a population density of 49/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $14.5B ($502 per capita) and gained independence in 1960. It has a coastline of 4,828 km.
Madagascar is one of the world's most extraordinary biodiversity hotspots — 90% of its wildlife exists nowhere else on Earth. The island has been isolated for 88 million years, allowing evolution to take a completely different path.
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A stunning dirt road lined with ancient baobab trees up to 800 years old — most photographed spot in Madagascar
UNESCO forest of razor-sharp limestone pinnacles — one of the world's most alien landscapes
Cloud forest park home to rare golden bamboo lemurs discovered in 1986
Madagascar's most popular beach island — turquoise lagoons and whale sharks
The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo.
The official language(s) of Madagascar are Malagasy / French.
The population of Madagascar is approximately 28.9M.
Madagascar uses the Malagasy Ariary (MGA).
Madagascar is located in Africa, in the East Africa region.
Madagascar has a GDP of $14.5B, with a GDP per capita of $502.
The best time to visit Madagascar is April–October. The climate is Tropical, dry season April–October.
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