The Republic of Madagascar is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, off the eastern coast of Africa. The main island, also called Madagascar, is the fourth largest island in the world. It is the home of five percent of the world’s plants and animal species, 80% of them unique to Madagascar. Among its most notable examples of biodiversity are the lemur family of primates and its baobab trees.
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Capital: Antananarivo
Official languages: Malagasy, French, English
Government: Republic
President: HE Mr. RAJAONARIMAMPIANINA Hery
Prime Minister: Mr. KOLO CHRISTOPHE Laurent Roger
Independence day: 26 June 1960
Area: 587,040 km²
Population: 20 million
GDP: Total $16,323 million (est 2005)
HDI: 0.499 (2003)
Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Time zone: UTC+3
Internet TLD: .mg
Calling code: + 261
Malagasy motto: Fitiavana, Fahafahana, Fandrosoana (Love, Liberty, Progress)
Anthem: Ry Tanindraza nay malala ô (Oh, Our Beloved Fatherland)