Madagascar

Summary of Madagascar located in Africa.   Back to All Countries List


Offical Flag of Madagascar
FIPS Code :   MA
ISO Code :   MG
ISO 3 Code :   MDG
Numeric ISO :   450
Continent :   Africa
Area in (Sq KM) :   587040
DMS :   18° 46' 1.01" S, 46° 52' 8.79" E
Phone Code :   261
Currency :   Ariary (MGA)
In Native :   Madagascar

Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar, and previously known as the Malagasy Republic, is an island country in the Indian Ocean, approximately 400 kilometres off the coast of East Africa. At 592,800 square kilometres (228,900 sq mi) Madagascar is the world's second-largest island country. The nation comprises the island of Madagascar and numerous smaller peripheral islands. Following the prehistoric breakup of the supercontinent Gondwana, Madagascar split from the Indian subcontinent around 88 million years ago, allowing native plants and animals to evolve in relative isolation. Consequently, Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot; over 90% of its wildlife is found nowhere else on Earth. The island's diverse ecosystems and unique wildlife are threatened by the encroachment of the rapidly growing human population and other environmental threats.

June 26 Madagascar Independence Day: Madagascar gained full independence from France on June 26th 1960
 
Capital :   Antananarivo
Neighbour Countries :   Madagascar has no neighbour countries.
Languages :   French,   Malagasy

Regions in Madagascar

Antananarivo
Antsiranana
Fianarantsoa
Mahajanga
Toamasina
Toliara

Time zones in Madagascar

Countries can have more than one time zone. Date time has been calculated using UTC.

Time Zone Id GMT Offset Current Date Time
Indian/Antananarivo 3 Friday, April 4, 2025 2:12:35 AM

Time Zone Name GMT Offset Current Date Time
E. Africa Standard Time 3 Friday, April 4, 2025 2:12:35 AM

Largest Cities and Populated Areas of Madagascar