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Madagascar is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, off the eastern coast of Africa. Madagascar is the 4th largest island in the world. It is the home of five percent of the world's plant and animal species, 80 per cent of them unique to Madagascar. Most famous among those are the lemurs.
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| National motto: Tanindrazana, Fahafahana, Fandrosoana (Fatherland, Liberty, Progress) | |||||
| Official language | Malagasy, French | ||||
| Capital | Antananarivo | ||||
| Capital's coordinates | 18° 55' S, 47° 31' E | ||||
| President | Marc Ravalomanana | ||||
| Prime Minister | Jacques Sylla | ||||
| Area - Total - % water | Ranked 45th 587,040 km² 0.9% | ||||
| Population
- Density | Ranked 56th
26.4/km² | ||||
| GDP (PPP)
- GDP/head | Ranked 123rd
$800 | ||||
| Currency | Ariary | ||||
| Time zone | UTC +3 | ||||
| Independence | 26 June, 1960, from France | ||||
| National anthem | Ry Tanindraza nay malala ô (Oh, Our Beloved Fatherland) | ||||
| Internet TLD | .mg | ||||
| Calling Code | 261 | ||||
Main article: History of Madagascar
The first human settlement in Madagascar probably dates from the fourth century CE.
Main article: Politics of Madagascar
Main article: Provinces of Madagascar
Madagascar has six provinces, each named for their capital. They are Antananarivo province, Antsiranana province, Fianarantsoa province, Mahajanga province, Toamasina province and Toliara province.
Main article: Geography of Madagascar
Main article: Economy of Madagascar
Main article: Demographics of Madagascar
Main article: Culture of Madagascar
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