| Independent | Yes |
|---|---|
| Country codes | MG, MDG (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | Republic of Madagascar |
| Capital city | Antananarivo |
| Continent | Asia |
| Member of | United Nations, African Union, Southern African Development Community |
| Population | 29,611,714 (2022) |
| Total area | 587,041 km2 |
| Highest point | Maromokotro (2,876 m, 9,436 ft) |
| Lowest point | Indian Ocean |
| GDP per capita | $ 523 (World Bank, 2022) |
| Currency | Malagasy ariary (Ar, MGA) |
| Calling code | +261 |
| Internet TLD | .mg |