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Sub Saharan Africa

Madagascar
Last updated: 02 September 2011

Country information

Area: 587,040 sq km
Population: 21,926,221 (July 2011 est.)
Capital city: Antananarivo
People: Malagasy
Languages: Malagasy, French
Religion(s): Christianity (41%); indigenous beliefs; Islam (7%)
Currency: Ariary
Major political parties: Tiako I Madagasikara (TIM), , Association pour la renaissance de Madagascar (AREMA), Tanora Malagasy Vonona (TGV)
Head of State: President Marc Ravalomanana (in exile since March 2009 coup), “President of the High Transitional Authority” Andry Rajoelina, not recognised by the international community including the UK
Membership of International Groupings/Organisations: African Union (AU) - currently suspended, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), Indian Ocean Rim-Association for Regional Co-operation (IOR-ARC), Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) - currently suspended, and the Francophone Organisation (OIF).

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See also

Useful links

• BBC News: Africa
• BBC News Country Profile: Madagascar
 
• International Monetary Fund (IMF)
• African Union
• Southern Africa Development Community

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