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Madagascar is a sovereign state. Capital: Antananarivo. Form of government: republic. Legislature: Parliament of Madagascar. Official language(s): French, Malagasy. Population: about 31,964,956 (2024). Area: about 587,295 km².

Official name: Madagascar
Administrative seat: Antananarivo
Population: 31,964,956
Area: 587,295 km²
Currency: ariary
Continent: Africa

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Madagascar

Sovereign state

Madagascar is a sovereign state. Capital: Antananarivo. Form of government: republic. Legislature: Parliament of Madagascar. Official language(s): French, Malagasy. Population: about 31,964,956 (2024). Area: about 587,295 km².

Administrative seat: Antananarivo
Population: 31,964,956
Area: 587,295 km²
Currency: ariary
Official language: French · Malagasy
Continent: Africa
Admin code: MDG

Malagasy Revolutionary Party

liberalism, nationalism, socialism

Founded: 1976

Movement for the Progress of Madagascar

liberalism

Michael Randrianirina

Head of state · President of Madagascar

As of: 2026-10-10
Term: Since 14 Oct 2025