Madagascar - Practical information

The country in numbers

Country's full name

Republic of Madagascar

Area in Km²

587,041

Population

20,713,819 population

Capital

Antananarivo

Religion

55% Traditional religions; 45% Christian

Government

Unitary semi-presidential republic

Language

Official language

French, Malagasy

Languages spoken

None

Time

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)

+3

Currency

Currency

Malagasy ariary

Dangers and annoyances

Dangers and annoyances

Possible criminality risk

Border Issues

Airports customs

Drugs possession

Not allowed

Theft & Scams

High

Credit cards

Popular

Yes

Cards

Visa

Tips

Leave a tip

Advised

Internet and telephony

Calling code

+261

Internet availability

Medium

Electricity

V

220

Hz

50