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Republic of Madagascar Google Maps and Facts

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Madagascar Google Maps

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Facts about Madagascar

Administrative divisions:	6 provinces (faritany); Antananarivo , Antsiranana , Fianarantsoa , Mahajanga , Toamasina , Toliara
Area:	total: 587 ,040 sq km land: 581 ,540 sq km water: 5 ,500 sq km
Background:	Formerly an independent kingdom , Madagascar became a French colony in 1896 but regained independence in 1960. During 1992-93 , free presidential and National Assembly elections were held ending 17 years of single-party rule. In 1997 , in the second presidential race , Didier RATSIRAKA , the leader during the 1970s and 1980s , was returned to the presidency. The 2001 presidential election was contested between the followers of Didier RATSIRAKA and Marc RAVALOMANANA , nearly causing secession of half of the country. In April 2002 , the High Constitutional Court announced RAVALOMANANA the winner. RAVALOMANANA is now in his second term following a landslide victory in the generally free and fair presidential elections of 2006.
Flag description:	two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and green with a vertical white band of the same width on hoist side
Capital:	name: Antananarivo geographic coordinates: 18 55 S , 47 31 E time difference: UTC+3 (8 hours ahead of Washington , DC during Standard Time)
Climate:	tropical along coast , temperate inland , arid in south
Currency code:	ariary (MGA)
Ethnic groups:	Malayo-Indonesian (Merina and related Betsileo) , Cotiers (mixed African , Malayo-Indonesian , and Arab ancestry - Betsimisaraka , Tsimihety , Antaisaka , Sakalava) , French , Indian , Creole , Comoran
Geographic coordinates:	20 00 S , 47 00 E
Geography note:	world's fourth-largest island; strategic location along Mozambique Channel
Government type:	republic
Imports partners:	France 13.6% , China 13.1% , Iran 8.2% , South Africa 6.4% , Mauritius 5.1% , Hong Kong 4.9% (2007)
Internet country code:	.mg
Land boundaries:	4 ,828 km
Neighbouring countries:	0 km
Languages:	English (official) , French (official) , Malagasy (official)
Location:	Southern Africa , island in the Indian Ocean , east of Mozambique
Map references:	Africa
National holiday:	Independence Day , 26 June (1960)
Nationality:	noun: Malagasy (singular and plural) adjective: Malagasy
Natural hazards:	periodic cyclones , drought , and locust infestation
Population:	20 ,042 ,552 (July 2008 est.)
Religions:	indigenous beliefs 52% , Christian 41% , Muslim 7%
Terrain:	narrow coastal plain , high plateau and mountains in center
Unemployment rate:

Capital of Republic of Madagascar

Antananarivo (click to view Antananarivo map)

Places in Madagascar

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Random cities in Madagascar

Antananarivo, the capital city of Madagascar.

Link to Madagascar Google Maps page

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