National Symbols of Madagascar

Madagascar is a country in Africa. It shares borders with the following countries: Mauritius, South Africa, . The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo.

The official language is Malagasy and the Malagasy ariary is the currency of the Madagascar. The domain is .mg and the country code is +261.

National day is celebrated on 26 Jun 1960. Every country in the world has national symbols including national animal, national flower, motto, etc and Madagascar is no exception.

In Madagascar, Rugby is considered as a national sport, and it is a passion of many Malagasy people. Ranovola is not only a traditional drink, but one of the national drink of Madagascar. As poetry is a highly appreciated art, many poets like Jean Verdi Salomon Razakandrainy represent a national Malagasy symbol.

The country was founded by Philibert Tsiranana. The current president of Madagascar is Andry Rajoelina and Christian Ntsay is the Prime Minister.

In Madagascar the power plugs and sockets are of type C, D, E, J, K. The standard voltage is 127 V, 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz.

The Malagasy national anthem was written by Pastor Rahajason and composed by Norbert Raharisoa.

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, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Mozambique
Country name etymology	Unknown
Climate	Tropical along coast, temperate inland, arid in 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, Other Christian
Country code	+261
Literacy rate	71.6%
Currency	Malagasy ariary
Capital city	Antananarivo
ISO	MDG
Domain(TLD)	.mg
Ethnicity	Merina, Betsimisaraka, Betsileo & 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

Rest of the National symbols of Madagascar 👇

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  Founder
  Philibert Tsiranana
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  National dish
  Romazava
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  National dance
  Hiragasy
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  National dress
  Lamba
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  National monument
  Not Declared
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  National anthem
  View Anthem
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  National fruit
  Not Declared
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  National drink
  Ranovola
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  National colors
  Red, green and white
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  National sports
  Rugby
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  National tree
  Baobab
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  National poet
  Jean Verdi Salomon Razakandrainy
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  National mausoleum
  Not Declared
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  National museum
  Andafiavaratra Palace Museum Madagascar
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  Central Bank
  Central Bank of Madagascar
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  Highest peak
  Maromokotro
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  National football team
  MAD
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  Tourism slogan
  A Genuine Island, A World Apart
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  Emoji flag
  🇲🇬
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  National airline
  Air Madagascar
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  National instrument
  Valiha
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  National hero
  Albert Rakoto Ratsimamanga
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  President
  Andry Rajoelina
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  Prime Minister
  Christian Ntsay
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  Olympics Committee
  Comité Olympique Malgache
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  Passport
  Passport of Madagascar
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  Air Force
  Malagasy Air Force
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  Mythical Creature
  N/A

Neighbouring countries of Madagascar

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  Mauritius
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  South Africa

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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