Madagascar has a population of 28,812,195 as of 2023.
Size
587,040 sq km / 226,657 sq mi (slightly smaller than Texas)
Capital City
The capital city of Antananarivo is land-locked and situated on a plateau providing moderate weather for the capital city.
Ethnic Groups
90% Malagasy 10% Other
Madagascar has 18 separate tribal groups of Malayo-Indonesian, African mixed with Malayo-Indonesian, and Arab ancestry, as well as French and Indian.
Religion
40% Traditional Ancestral Worship 27% Protestant 20% Roman Catholic 2% Sunni Muslim 11% Other
Languages
Malagasy (official) French (official)
Malagasy is the most widely spoken, but French is the primary business language
Geography
Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world in a strategic location along the Mozambique Channel. There is also diversity on the island with tropical rainforest in the east, temperate highlands in the center, and arid deserts in the south.
Economy
Madagascar is a poor country with a mostly unregulated economy and many untapped natural resources.
Interesting Fact
Madagascar is the world’s top producer of vanilla.
Important Facts
Madagascar gained independence from France on June 26, 1960. Most of the plant, insect, and animal life are indigenous to Madagascar.
