Madagascar's country profile
- The Republic of Madagascar
Size: 587000 km2 – split into 22 regions - The fourth biggest Island on earth
- Capital: ANTANANARIVO also called Tana
- History: Former french colony
- Independence day: 26th June 1960
- President: H.E Andry Rajoelina
- Motto: “Fitiavana, Tanindrazana, Fandrosoana” (“Love, Fatherland, Development“)
- Population: 24.24 million in 2016 – spread into 18 ethnical groups
Madagascar’s inhabitants: MALAGASY - Official languages: Malagasy – French and English
- Currency: MGA (Malagasy Ariary)
- Most used foreign currency: USD, EUR
- Food staple: rice
- Main products: Vanilla beans, sapphires, coffee, rice, vegetables,
- PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
| Jan 1 | New Year |
|---|---|
| Mar 8 | International Women’s Day |
| Mar 20 | March equinox |
| Apr 2 | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Labour Day |
| May 10 | Ascension Day |
| May 21 | Whit Monday |
| Jun 21 | June Solstice |
| Jun 26 | Independence Day |
| Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary |
| Sep 23 | September equinox |
| Nov 1 | All Saints’ Day |
| Dec 11 | Republic Day |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day |
