Surface: The total land area of Madagascar is around 587,041 sq km.
Population: The population of Madagascar is around 18.4 million.
System of government: Republic government.
Capital: Antananarivo, with a population of around 1.5 million inhabitants, is the capital of Madagascar.
Religion: 51% animist beliefs, 43% Christian and 6% Islam.
Official Language: The official languages are Malagasy and French, with other local dialects also spoken.
Government: Republic government.
Climate: adagascar has a subtropical climate.
Units of measure and electricity: Madagascar follows the metric system of measurement and the official electricity unit is 220V, 50 Hz.
Time Zone: The standard time is GMT + 3.
Currency: Malagasy Ariary (1 € = 2498 MGA).
Travel documents required: Visas are necessary for travel to Madagascar.
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| Economy |
Madagascar’s economy is dependant on agriculture, especially on its coffee plantations. However, with large deposits of minerals and the recent discovery of oil, the Malagasy economy is expected to emerge stronger. Madagascar’s main exports are coffee, chromite, sapphires, textiles and cotton.
The average daily cost of living for a tourist is about 50€ to 80€; an average meal costs anywhere between 2€ to 4€. The cheapest way to travel is by rickshaw and bush taxis. |
