Madagascar Flag

Madagascar flag
Madagascar flag

The two equal horizontal bands of red and green make up Madagascar's national flag, which also has a white vertical band of the same width on the hoist side. The Merina kingdom's red and white hues, as well as the color green, which stands for the Hova, the largest class of ordinary peasants, were used to create the flag. The two classes are united by the white color band on the left.

The red and white colors are a tribute to Queen Ranavalona III, the last Merina ruler, who controlled the country until France seized control of it in 1896. The Merina people's blood and valor are symbolized by the color red. The Hova class of peasant commoners, who were active in the independence movement and anti-French agitation, are symbolized by the color green.

The flag, which has served as Madagascar's national flag ever since, was chosen on October 14, 1958, two years before the island gained its independence, as officials were ready for a vote on the country's membership in the French Community.

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Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar (Malagasy: Repoblikan'i Madagasikara; French: République de Madagascar), is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean off the southeast coast of Africa. It is the fourth largest island in the world, with a land area of 592,800 square kilometers (229,000 square miles). The country is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, with more than half of its species found nowhere else on earth.

The first inhabitants of Madagascar were Austronesian people, who arrived on the island around the first century AD. Over the centuries, Madagascar was ruled by a series of kingdoms and empires, including the Merina Kingdom, which was established in the late 18th century. In 1896, Madagascar became a French protectorate, and remained under French rule until 1960, when it gained independence.

Today, Madagascar is a parliamentary democracy with a president as head of state and a prime minister as head of government. The country has a diverse economy, with agriculture, mining, and tourism being the main sectors. The official language is Malagasy, which is spoken by the majority of the population. French and English are also widely spoken and taught in schools.

Madagascar is a culturally rich country, with a vibrant music and dance tradition. The island is also home to a number of national parks and reserves, which are home to a wide range of flora and fauna, including lemurs, chameleons, and baobab trees. Despite its natural beauty and cultural diversity, Madagascar is one of the poorest countries in the world, and faces a number of challenges, including poverty, environmental degradation, and political instability.

Independent Yes
Country codes MG, MDG (ISO 3166-1)
Official name Republic of Madagascar
Official languages Malagasy and French
Religion 84.7% Christianity, 7.3% No religion, 4.7% Traditional faiths, 3.1% Islam, 0.3% Others
Capital city Antananarivo
Continent Africa
Time zone UTC+3 (EAT) • Summer (DST) UTC+3
Member of United Nations
African Union
Southern African Development Community
Population 29,513,890 (2023)
Population density 48 per Km2 (123 people per mi2)
Urban Population 38.5 % of the population is urban (10,670,252 people in 2020)
Migrants (net) -1,500
Median age 19.6 years
Total area The total land area is 581,795 Km2 (224,632 sq. miles)
Highest point Maromokotro (2 876 m, 9 436 ft)
Lowest point Indian Ocean
GDP per capita $ 500 (World Bank, 2021)
Currency Malagasy ariary (Ar, MGA)
Calling code +261
Internet TLD .mg (click here to find and register domain name)
Country Wikipedia Page Madagascar Wikipedia Page

Main Cities by Population in Madagascar

# CITY NAME POPULATION
1 Antananarivo 1,391,433
2 Toamasina 206,373
3 Antsirabe 186,253
4 Fianarantsoa 167,227
5 Mahajanga 154,657
6 Toliara 115,319
7 Antsiranana 82,937
8 Antanifotsy 70,626
9 Ambovombe 66,818
10 Ambilobe 56,000
11 Amparafaravola 51,519
12 Tolanaro 45,141
13 Ambatondrazaka 43,134
14 Mananara 41,209
15 Soavinandriana 40,453
16 Mahanoro 39,879
17 Soanierana Ivongo 39,271
18 Faratsiho 37,563
19 Nosy Varika 37,152
20 Vavatenina 36,916
21 Morondava 36,803
22 Amboasary 36,082
23 Manakara 35,499
24 Antalaha 34,112
25 Ikongo 32,374
26 Antsohimbondrona 32,080
27 Manjakandriana 31,840
28 Sambava 31,522
29 Fandriana 31,437
30 Marovoay 31,253
31 Betioky 31,102
32 Ambanja 30,621
33 Ambositra 30,353
34 Tsiombe 29,825
35 Betafo 29,785
36 Moramanga 29,212
37 Ambatolampy 28,461
38 Ambalavao 28,027
39 Sahavato 28,000
40 Mananjary 27,686
41 Tsiroanomandidy 27,060
42 Miandrarivo 27,000
42 Vohipaho 27,000
43 Marolambo 26,160
44 Ambatofinandrahana 25,997
45 Ankazoabo 25,961
46 Ampanihy 25,686
47 Vohibinany 25,311
48 Ampahana 25,000
49 Farafangana 24,764
50 Maevatanana 24,000
51 Belo sur Tsiribihina 23,900
52 Maroantsetra 23,859
53 Vangaindrano 23,523
54 Beloha 23,021
55 Hell-Ville 22,680
56 Ambato Boeny 22,529
57 Arivonimamo 21,982
58 Sakaraha 21,826
59 Antsohihy 21,290
60 Fenoarivo Atsinanana 21,036
61 Ampasimanolotra 21,000
61 Soanindrariny 21,000
61 Sitampiky 21,000
62 Andapa 20,798
63 Miandrivazo 20,631
64 Vondrozo 19,949
65 Andilamena 19,750
66 Fenoarivo Be 19,605
67 Anjozorobe 19,027
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