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Madagascar

Republic of Madagascar

Last reviewed: September 2, 2026

Madagascar is listed in Eastern Africa, within Africa. Its capital is Antananarivo. This page brings together the most commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.

CapitalAntananarivo
RegionAfrica
ISO alpha-2MG
ISO alpha-3MDG
Currency code(s)MGA
Language code(s)fr, mg
Calling code(s)+261
Country-code TLD.mg
Area587,041 km²

Where is Madagascar?

For broad geographic classification, Madagascar is grouped under Africa and the subregion Eastern Africa. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.

What are the country codes for Madagascar?

The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is MG, while the three-letter code is MDG. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.

Borders and nearby geography

Madagascar has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: No land borders listed. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.

About this data: Some fields can change faster than names and ISO identifiers. Use this page for general reference and consult the relevant national statistics office or international authority for decisions that depend on a current figure.