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Madagascar: capital, population, borders and facts
Madagascar is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Antananarivo. Roughly 31 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Madagascar has no land borders, so it is an island country or is otherwise separated from its neighbours by water. Its coast touches the Indian Ocean. The national flag uses white, red and green.
| Capital city | Antananarivo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population (approx.) | 31 million |
| Land neighbours | None (it has no land borders) |
| Seas and oceans | Indian Ocean |
| Flag colours | white, red, green |
Outline of Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Madagascar?
The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo.
What is the population of Madagascar?
Madagascar has roughly 31 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Madagascar?
Madagascar has no land borders.
Is Madagascar landlocked?
No, Madagascar is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Madagascar
In Madagascar, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and E and emergency number police 117, ambulance 124, fire 118. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Madagascar travel basics page.
Put what you know about Madagascar to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Madagascar flag uses white, red and green. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Madagascar has no land neighbours, so practise the shapes of islands and coastlines in the country outline quiz or trace a flight over the map in Overflown.
- Population: With roughly 31 million people, Madagascar is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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