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Madagascar

Madagascar is a country in Eastern Africa with its capital in Antananarivo.

Capital
Antananarivo
Region
Eastern Africa, Africa
Population
31.7 million
Languages
French, Malagasy
Currency
Malagasy ariary (Ar)
Area
587,041 km²
Borders
No land borders

💡 World's fourth-largest island; 90% of its wildlife exists nowhere else.

About the flag

Its colours reflect the island’s history: red and white were the colours of the Merina kingdom, while green represents the coastal peoples and hope.

How to spot it: A white vertical band at the hoist, with red over green horizontal stripes filling the rest.

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