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Madagascar



Basic Information:

Official Name: Republic of Madagascar
Population: 21,263,403
Area: 587,040 km2
Capital City: Antananarivo
Major Religion: Indigenous Beliefs, Christianity
Currency: Malagasy franc (MGF)
Exchange Rate: N/A
Time Zone: GMT +3
Current time: 07:24am
Phone Country Dialing Code: 261
Region: Africa
Language: French, Malagasy
Useful Travel Phrases in: French

Climate ():

Practical Travel Information:

Official Tourism Website: www.madagascar-guide.com
Electricity: 220V
Electrical Socket:

Type C

Type D

Type E

Type J

Type K


Travel Cost: $$$ ($ = cheap, $$$$$ = expensive)
Main Attractions:
  • Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve
  • Parc National de Ranomafana
  • Parc National de L'Isalo

Health Advisory:
  • Yellow Fever (Vaccination certificate may be required if coming from infected area)