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Madagascar

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22.6 million

Population. Ranked 52nd in 2013.

$447.44

GDP per capita. Ranked 172nd in 2012.

Largest city Antananarivo - 1,000,000
Capital city Antananarivo - 1,000,000
Major language Malagasy (official), French
Major religion Indigenous beliefs, Christianity
Monetary unit ariary
Alternative names Republic of Madagascar, Republique de Madagascar, Madagascar
Groups Group object, Group object, Group object, Group object, Group object, Group object

Madagascar Map

581,540 sq km

Sq. km. Ranked 42nd in 2008.

Madagascar ranks highly for:
10th for People > Population > Population growth, past and future 10th for People > Population growth 13th for Health > Births and maternity > Total fertility rate 15th for People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14 19th for People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Percent 19th for Cost of living > Internet > Broadband 6Mpbs, uncapped data 20th for People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14 > Total 20th for People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Total 20th for Health > Births and maternity > Future births 20th for People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Total
Madagascar ranks low for:
2nd last for Energy > Oil > Production > Per capita 5th last for People > Obesity > Adult obesity rate 5th last for Education > Compulsary education duration 5th last for Economy > Exports per capita 7th last for Cost of living > Transport prices > New car > Volkswagen Golf 1.4 or similar 7th last for Economy > GDP per capita 10th last for Health > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people 10th last for Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP 11th last for Media > Internet > Internet users per thousand people 14th last for Economy > GDP > Per capita

Interesting observations about Madagascar

  • Madagascar ranked first for commercial bank prime lending rate amongst Hot countries in 2012.
  • Madagascar ranked first for biodiversity > mammal species, threatened amongst Sub-Saharan Africa in 2013.
  • Madagascar ranked first for economic freedom amongst Former French colonies in 2013.
  • Madagascar ranked second for employment rate > adults globally in 2008.

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