Madagascar
Madagascar is a country in Africa with a population of 31,195,937. Its capital is Antananarivo and the currency is the MGA. GDP per capita is around $520, the main language is French.
Key facts
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Where is Madagascar?
In Africa. Drag, zoom or click a neighbour.
Population & life expectancy
From 1,500,000 in 1800 to 31,195,937 in 2023
From 39.7 yrs in 1950 to 63.6 yrs in 2023
Phrases & audio
- Hello Bonjour
- Good morning Bonjour
- Good day Bonne après-midi
- Good evening Bonsoir
- Good night Bonne nuit
- Thank you Merci
- Please S'il vous plaît
- Excuse me Excusez-moi
- Sorry Désolé
- 1 Un
- 2 Deux
- 3 Trois
- 4 Quatre
- 5 Cinq
- 6 Six
- 7 Sept
- 8 Huit
- 9 Neuf
- 10 Dix
Frequently asked questions
What country is MG?
MG is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Madagascar, a country in Africa with its capital at Antananarivo.
What language do they speak in Madagascar?
The main language spoken in Madagascar is French (Français). French for "hello" is "Bonjour".
What is the capital of Madagascar?
The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo.
What is the country calling code for Madagascar?
The international dialling code for Madagascar is +261. Its two-letter country code is MG.
What currency is used in Madagascar?
Madagascar uses the MGA, currency code MGA.
What is the population of Madagascar?
Madagascar has a population of about 31,195,937 people across 587,041 km².