National Symbols of Madagascar

Last updated on March 17th, 2023 by Editorial Staff

Table Of Contents

Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
Compare with other countries
Location

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Madagascar is a country in Africa. The official name of Madagascar is the Republic of Madagascar. It shares borders with 2 countries: Mauritius, and South Africa. The people of Madagascar are called Malagasy. The country is situated in Southern Africa, an island in the Indian Ocean, east of Mozambique.

An ethnicity is a group or sub-group of people who are connected based on common characteristics which may include religion, origin, language, traditions, or culture. The ethnic groups in Madagascar include Merina, Betsimisaraka, Betsileo, and Tsimihety.

Air Madagascar is the national airline of Madagascar. The national colors of the country are red, green, and white. The emoji flag of the country is ????????, and the ISO code is MDG.

Madagascar is known for having some of the most unusual flora and animals in the world. The national dish of Madagascar is Romazava. Ranovola, in addition to being a traditional beverage, is one of the country’s national drinks. The national instrument of Madagascar is Valiha.

The country has the time zone UTC+3 (EAT) followed by dd/mm/yyyy as the standard date format.

Madagascar is divided into 22 faritra and 114 districts. The capital of the country is Antananarivo, which is also the largest city in Madagascar.

The literacy rate in Madagascar is 71.6%.

The country’s total area is 587,041 km² (226,658 sq mi), and the total population is 27,691,018. The country’s average elevation is 442 m (1,450 ft), whereas the country’s terrain can be defined as; Narrow coastal plain, high plateau, and mountains in the center. The country’s usual climate is tropical along the coast, temperate inland, and arid in the south.

The area of land next to a sea is called the coast, and a coastline is defined as the line where land and sea meet. Madagascar has 4,828 km of coastline.

The Malagasy ariary serves as the national unit of currency, and the Central Bank of Madagascar is recognized as the country’s central bank. The domain for Madagascar is .mg and the country code is +261. The seal of Madagascar is the country’s coat of arms.

Museums are known to educate and connect visitors with the nation’s history, culture, civilization, art, and architecture. The Andafiavaratra Palace Museum Madagascar serves the same purpose and is considered one of the most significant tourist attractions. The Andafiavaratra Palace Museum Madagascar is home to a large collection of artifacts. It has been designated as the national museum of the country.

The national dress of Madagascar is the Lamba, and 26 June is designated as National Day. In Madagascar, the majority of the population practices Christianity, Catholicism, and other Christianity Faiths as their religion.

Nature is a blessing from God and we must protect it because it provides us with the oxygen and food to survive. It also helps to keep our environment beautiful and clean. To emphasize the significance of nature, Madagascar has selected a few forces of nature as national symbols. Madagascar’s national bird is the Madagascar fish eagle, while its national animal is the Ring-talked lemur. The national flower is Poinciana. The national tree of Madagascar is the Baobab, and the highest peak is Maromokotro.

Sports have always played an important role in developing the social and cultural structure of Madagascar and other countries. When it comes to designating a sport as the official symbol, Rugby is considered the country’s national sport.

Poetry is a highly valued form of art, and many poets are considered significant national symbols of the country. The national poet of Madagascar is Jean Verdi Salomon Razakandrainy.

Philibert Tsiranana is the founder of Madagascar. The country’s national anthem was written by Pastor Rahajason, and composed by Norbert Raharisoa.

The country’s national hero is Albert Rakoto Ratsimamanga.

Numerous organizations are working on a global level to improve the current state of affairs and to collaborate in order to establish and maintain constructive partnerships. Madagascar is a member of the African Union (AU), Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), Southern African Development Community (SADC), and United Nations (UN). Madagascar collaborates with them to organize, analyze, and address various events and situations.

The tourism slogan of the country is “A Genuine Island, A World Apart” whereas, “Fitiavana, Tanindrazana, Fandrosoana -“Love, Ancestral-land, Progress” is the official motto of the country.

Christian Ntsay is the current Prime minister of Madagascar, and Andry Rajoelina is the President.

Madagascar has declared Malagasy as the country’s official language.

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As a graduate in Modern Literature, my fascination with symbolism, especially the symbolism of nations, drives my work at SymbolHunt. Through my articles, I passionately delve into the hidden meanings behind national emblems and motifs. Drawing on my expertise in language and culture, I invite readers to join me on a journey of exploration into the rich tapestry of symbolism that defines our world, fostering a deeper appreciation for our shared cultural heritage.

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Country information

Former name(s)	Isle of St. Lawrence
Official name(s)	Republic of Madagascar
Alternative name(s)	Republic of Madagascar (official, English), Madagasikara (Malagasy)
Regional location	Southern Africa, an island in the Indian Ocean, east of Mozambique
Country name etymology	Unknown
Climate	Tropical along the coast, temperate inland, and arid in the south
Terrain	Narrow coastal plain, high plateau, and mountains in center
Population	27,691,018
National Day	26 Jun 1960
Language(s)	Malagasy
Religion	Christianity, Catholicism, and other Christianity Faiths
Country code	+261
Literacy rate	71.6%
Currency	Malagasy ariary
Capital city	Antananarivo
ISO	MDG
Domain(TLD)	.mg
Ethnicity	Merina, Betsimisaraka, Betsileo, and Tsimihety
Head of government	Prime Minister
Nationality	Malagasy
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	587,041 km² (226,658 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+3 (EAT)
Average elevation	442 m (1,450 ft)
Coastline	4,828 km
Mains electricity	127 V, 220 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Madagascar

Motto of Madagascar

Fitiavana, Tanindrazana, Fandrosoana -"Love, Ancestral-land, Progress"

National animal of Madagascar

The National animal of Madagascar is Ring-talked lemur

National flower of Madagascar

The National flower of Madagascar is Poinciana. Botanical name is Delonix Regia.

National bird of Madagascar

The National bird of Madagascar is Madagascar fish eagle

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Neighbouring countries of Madagascar

Malagasy Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

Do not treat your loved one like a swinging door: you are fond of it but you push it back and forth.

Life is a shadow and a mist; it passes quickly by, and is no more.

Sadness is a valuable treasure — only discovered in people you love.

The dying person cannot wait for the shroud to be woven.

Those who know how to swim are the ones who sink.

Govern a country as you would roast a crocodile on a spit.

From all the fish in the pot you can only make one soup.

Debts make the thief.

To love the law is to lose money.

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