Full name: Republic of Madagascar
Population: 22.59 million (CIA, 2012)
here Capital: Antananarivo
Largest city: Antananarivo
Area: 587,041 sq km (226,657.8 sq miles)
Major languages: French, Malagasy, English
Major religions: Indigenous Beliefs, Christian, Muslim
Monetary unit: Ariary
GDP per capita: US $7,800
Internet domain: .mg
International dialling code: +261
Source: CIA World Factbook