Practical information

The country in numbers

Country's full name
Republic of Madagascar
Area in Km2
587,041
Population
20,713,819 population
Capital
Antananarivo
Religion
55% Traditional religions; 45% Christian
Government
Unitary semi-presidential republic

Language

Official language
French, Malagasy
Languages spoken
None

Time

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)
+3

Currency

Currency
Malagasy ariary

Dangers and annoyances

Dangers and annoyances
Possible criminality risk
Border Issues
Airports customs
Drugs possession
Not allowed
Theft & Scams
High

Credit cards

Popular
Yes
Cards
Visa

Tips

Leave a tip
Advised

Internet and telephony

Calling code
+261
Internet availability
Medium

Electricity

V
220
Hz
50