Madagascar
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Madagascar. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- Africa · Eastern Africa
- Capital
- Antananarivo
- Coordinates of the capital
- 18.88° S, 47.51° E
- Area
- 587,041 km²
- Official languages
- French, Malagasy
- Currency
- Malagasy Ariary
- Access to the sea
- Yes
- ISO code
- MG
On the map
This country is located in Africa, in the region "Eastern Africa". It has access to the sea. This country has no land border with another country.
Its capital is Antananarivo. Its area is about 587,041 km². By area, this country ranks 45 out of 193 in the world and 21 out of 54 in Africa. Official languages: French, Malagasy. Currency: Malagasy Ariary.
Frequently asked questions
- Madagascar: what is the capital?
- Its capital is Antananarivo.
- Madagascar: which countries does it border?
- This country has no land border with another country.
- Madagascar: what are the official languages?
- Official languages: French, Malagasy.
- Madagascar: what is the currency?
- Currency: Malagasy Ariary.
- Madagascar: what is the area?
- Its area is about 587,041 km². By area, this country ranks 45 out of 193 in the world and 21 out of 54 in Africa.
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