- Full Country Name: Republic of Madagascar
- Capital: Antananarivo (population: 0.6 million)
- Language: Malagasy and French.
- Currency: Malagasy ariary (MGA) = 5 iraimbilanja.
- People: Eighteen major ethnic groups, including Malayo-Indonesian, African, Arab, French, Indian, Creole and Comoran.
- Life Expectancy: Male: 54.57, Female: 59.4.
- Religion: Christian (41%), Muslim, Traditional beliefs (52%).
- Size (sq km): 587,000 (45th)
- Population: 18.6 million (56th)
- Population Density per sq km: 32 (171st)
- Country Dialling Code: 261
- Internet County Code: .mg
- Time Zone: GMT +3
- Voltage Guide: 220 AC, 50 Hz.
- Finance: Limited acceptance of credit cards and traveller's cheques.
- Business Hours: 0800-1200, 1400-1800 Monday-Saturday (shopping hours, business hours n/a).
- GDP: US$12.3 billion
- GDP per Capita: US$800
- Annual Growth: 4.8%
- Inflation: 10%
- Major Industries: Agriculture, meat processing, soap, textiles, cement, automotive assembly, petroleum products.
- Major Trading Partners: France, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Singapore.
- Personal Safety: Safe