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