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Madagascar — silhouette, capital and facts
Madagascar is in Africa and its capital is Antananarivo. With about 28 million people and 587,041 km², it ranks 45th in area and 50th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Madagascar, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Antananarivo
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 28 million
- Area
- 587,041 km²
- Language
- Malagasy and French
- Currency
- Ariary
- Flag colors
- white, red, green
Borders
Madagascar has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
Fun facts about Madagascar
- Lemurs occur naturally only in Madagascar, where there are dozens of species.
- The Avenue of the Baobabs near Morondava is a lane of giant trees up to hundreds of years old.
- Madagascar is one of the world's largest producers of vanilla, grown along its northeastern coast.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Madagascar?
The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo.
Which continent is Madagascar in?
Madagascar is in Africa.
Which countries border Madagascar?
Madagascar has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Madagascar?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Madagascar is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Madagascar?
Lemurs occur naturally only in Madagascar, where there are dozens of species. The Avenue of the Baobabs near Morondava is a lane of giant trees up to hundreds of years old. Madagascar is one of the world's largest producers of vanilla, grown along its northeastern coast.
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