The Anglo-Malagasy Society
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Useful information

For detailed information, see the following pages:
  • Diplomatic relations (embassy contacts)
  • Timeline of Anglo-Malagasy history
  • Advice for travellers to Madagascar
  • Recommended books about Madagascar
  • Malagasy press & media
  • ​Charities & NGOs working in Madagascar
  • Malagasy Chevening scholars

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Madagascar at a Glance


Full name Republic of Madagascar (Repoblikan’i Madagasikara)
Area 587,041km
²​ (world’s fourth-largest island; 2½ times the size of the UK)
Capital city Antananarivo (Tana)
Major towns Fianarantsoa (Fianar), Antsirabe, Toliara (Tulear), Taolagnaro
(Fort Dauphin), Toamasina (Tamatave), Mahajanga (Majunga), Antsiranana
(Diego Suarez)
Main international airport Ivato Airport, Antananarivo (TNR)
Other major airports Antsiranana (DIE), Mahajanga (MJN), Morondava (MOQ), Nosy Be (NOS), Toamasina (TMM), Taolagnaro (FTU), Toliara (TLE)
Public holidays 1 Jan, 8 Mar (women only), 29 Mar, Easter Monday, 1 May, Ascension, Id al Fitr, Whit Monday, 26 Jun, Id al Adha, 15 Aug, 1 Nov, 25 Dec
Time zone 3 hours ahead of GMT (no daylight savings time observed)
Electricity 220 volts, European-style round-pin sockets
Currency Ariary (Ar, MGA); see below for today's exchange rates
International dialling code +261 (followed by 20 when calling landlines)
Internet domain extension .mg
Driving side Right
Population 27 million (2020 est); growing at 2.7% per year
Life expectancy Male 65 years; female 68 years
Official languages Malagasy, French
Leader President Andry Rajoelina (since January 2019)
GDP US$11.5bn (nominal); US$450 (per capita)
Main agriculture Rice, coffee, vanilla, sugarcane, cloves, cocoa, cassava (tapioca), beans, bananas, peanuts, livestock products
Main exports Vanilla, cloves, nickel, cobalt, textiles, prawns, titanium and chromium ores, fi sh, cocoa beans, essential oils, precious stones
Independence 26 June 1960 (from France)

National currency: Ariary (MGA)

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  • About the Society
    • Mission
    • Committee
    • History
  • Membership
  • Events
    • Forthcoming events
    • Past events
  • Newsletter
  • Information
    • Embassy
    • Sir Mervyn Brown Award
    • Anglo-Malagasy History
    • Travel
    • Books
    • Press & media
    • Charities & NGOs
    • Chevening Scholars
  • Contact