| President: |
Andry Rajoelina (took over leadership in 2009; legitimacy is in question) |
| Land area: |
224,533 sq mi (581,540 sq km); total area: 226,656 sq mi (587,040 sq km) |
| Population (2010 est.): |
21,281,844 (growth rate: 3.0%); birth rate: 37.9/1000; infant mortality rate: 52.8/1000; life expectancy: 63.2; density per sq km: 34 |
| Capital and largest city (2003 est.): |
Antananarivo, 1,390,800 |
| Monetary unit: |
Malagasy franc |
| Languages: |
Malagasy, French, and English (all official languages) |
| Religions: |
indigenous beliefs 52%, Christian 41%, Islam 7% |
| Literacy rate: |
69% (2003 est.) |
| Flag: |
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