Madagascar - General

Key Facts

Geography

Area

587,041 sq km (226,658 sq miles).

Population

24,890,000 (UN estimate 2016).

Population density

40.6 per sq km.

Capital

Antananarivo.

Government

Republic.

Head of state

President Michael Randrianirina since 2025.

Head of government

Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo since 2025.

Electricity

220-240 volts AC, 50Hz. European-style plugs with two round pins (sometimes with a grounding pin) are most commonly used.

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