Country information
Independent Yes
Country codes MG, MDG (ISO 3166-1)
Official name Republic of Madagascar
Capital city Antananarivo
Continent Africa
Member of United Nations, African Union, Southern African Development Community
Population 25 680 342 (2018)
Total area 587 041 km2
Highest point Maromokotro (2 876 m, 9 436 ft)
Lowest point Indian Ocean
GDP per capita $ 528 (World Bank, 2018)
Currency Malagasy ariary (Ar, MGA)
Calling code +261
Internet TLD .mg
