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Madagascar

Madagascar is a country in Eastern Africa, covering about 587,041 km² (226,657 sq mi). Its capital is Antananarivo. It has no land borders with other countries.

Capital
Antananarivo
Continent
Africa
Region
Eastern Africa
Area
587,041 km²
Languages
French and Malagasy
Currency
Malagasy ariary
Calling code
+261
Internet domain
.mg
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Where Madagascar is on the world map.

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