Madagascar's country profile The Republic of MadagascarSize: 587000 km2 – split into 22 regionsThe fourth biggest Island on earthCapital: ANTANANARIVO also called TanaHistory: Former french colonyIndependence day: 26th June 1960President: H.E Andry RajoelinaMotto: “Fitiavana, Tanindrazana, Fandrosoana” (“Love, Fatherland, Development“)Population: 24.24 million in 2016 – spread into 18 ethnical groupsMadagascar’s inhabitants: MALAGASYOfficial languages: Malagasy – French and EnglishCurrency: MGA (Malagasy Ariary)Most used foreign currency: USD, EURFood staple: riceMain 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 Madagascar’s Flag Make an enquiry Make an enquiry