Capital: Antananarivo

Population: 25,064,723 (estimated in 2015)

Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)

Official Languages: Malagasy, French

Unofficial Language: English

Main Religions: Indigenous beliefs, Christianity

Ethnic Groups: Malayo-Indonesian, Cotiers, Comoran, Creole, French, Indian

Largest Cities: Antananarivo, Toamasina, Antsirabe

Main Sport: Football, Rugby

Political System: Republic