Madagascar map and facts
Republic of Madagascar · Eastern Africa, Africa. Capital: Antananarivo.
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Madagascar in magenta · ● capital
Madagascar in context
Madagascar is home to about 31.7 million people, 0.4% of the world's population, on 587,041 km² of territory. It has no land borders with other countries.
Closest in size in Africa: compare Madagascar and Botswana. To see its real size against other places, try the true size map.
Madagascar FAQ
What is the capital of Madagascar?
The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo.
What is the population of Madagascar?
About 31.7 million people (31,727,042), which ranks 49th of 197 countries.
How big is Madagascar?
Madagascar covers 587,041 km² (226,658 sq mi), the 45th-largest country by area.
What continent is Madagascar in?
Madagascar is in Africa, in the Eastern Africa subregion.
What countries border Madagascar?
Madagascar has no land borders; it is surrounded by sea.
What language is spoken in Madagascar?
Official or national languages: French, Malagasy.