🇲🇬 Madagascar
Republic of Madagascar
Basic Information
Capital
Antananarivo
Region
Africa
/ Eastern Africa
Population
33,530,646
Area
587,041 km²
Currencies
Malagasy ariary (Ar)
Languages
Malagasy, French
About Madagascar
Madagascar's history is deeply rooted in its unique geographical isolation, separating from Africa and India millions of years ago. This prolonged separation fostered the evolution of an extraordinary array of endemic species, making it a globally significant biodiversity hotspot. The island was initially settled by Austronesian peoples, followed by Bantu migrations from East Africa, shaping its diverse cultural landscape. Throughout its history, Madagascar experienced periods of kingdom formation and interaction with European powers, particularly France. The nation ultimately achieved independence in 1960, embarking on a path of political and economic development.
Codes & Identifiers
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
MGISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
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Political Information
System of Government
Republic
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes
