Madagascar
East Africa, Madagascar
Madagascar
People from Madagascar are called:
Male/General:
Malagasy
Pronunciation:
/ˌmæləˈɡæsi/
Etymology & Origin
From the Malagasy people, possibly derived from the Malayo-Polynesian word 'madagasikara'.
About Madagascar
- Capital city: Antananarivo.
- Fourth-largest island in the world, separated from Africa 160 million years ago.
- Known for unique biodiversity, lemurs, and endemic species found nowhere else.
- Malagasy and French are official languages with diverse cultural influences.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 30,325,732 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Madagascar
- Region:
- East Africa