| Full Name | Republic of Madagascar |
| Capital | Antananarivo |
| Form of Government | Republic |
| Date of Independence | 26 June, 1960 |
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| Total Area | 587,041 km2 (45th) 226,597 sq mi |
| Total Population (2008 estimate) | 20,042,551 (55th) |
| Time Zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
| Currency | Malagasy Ariary |
| GDP (nominal, 2007 estimate) | $7.711 billion |
| GDP Per Capita | $391 |
| Human Development Index | .533 |
| Languages | Malagasy, French, English |
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| Religions | 50% Indigenous, 45% Christianity |
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| TV station | TV Malagasy |
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