Madagascar

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Alternative name(s) Republic of Madagascar (official, English), Madagasikara (Malagasy) Language(s) Malagasy Literacy rate 71.6% Currency Malagasy ariary Capital City Antananarivo Country code +261 ISO MDG Domain(TLD) .mg Ethnicity Merina, Betsimisaraka, Betsileo & Tsimihety Head of Government Prime Minister Religion Christianity Catholicism, Other Christian 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 Embassies Madagascar embassies in different countries

National symbols of Madagascar

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  Founder
  Philibert Tsiranana
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  National day
  26 Jun 1960
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  National animal
  Ring-talked lemur
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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 flower
  Delonix regia
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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 bird
  Madagascar fish eagle
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  National poet
  Jean Verdi Salomon Razakandrainy
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  National mausoleum
  Not Declared
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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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  National Emblem / Coat of Arms
  The seal of Madagascar
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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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Neighbouring countries of Madagascar

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  Mauritius
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  South Africa