Madagascar

Africa
Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Mozambique.

Tanindrazana, Fahafahana, Fandrosoana (Malagasy) "Fatherland, Liberty, Progress"		21.0434912S 42.9345703E
President  Andry Rajoelina

Capital
Antananarivo

Government
Caretaker government

Religion
Indigenous beliefs 52%, Christian 41%, Muslim 7%.

Population
21,281,844

Ethnic group
Malayo-Indonesian (Merina and related Betsileo), Cotiers (mixed African, Malayo-Indonesian, and Arab ancestry - Betsimisaraka, Tsimihety, Antaisaka, Sakalava), French, Indian, Creole, Comoran.

National Language                     
Malagasy
            
National Day
26 June 1960 (from France)

Anthem
Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô!(Oh, Our Beloved Fatherland)

Currency
Malagasy ariary (MGA)

Attractions 

Masoala National Park ,  Ranomafana National Park 

Website  

Art & Cultural

The ICON

Masoala National Park, in northeast Madagascar, is the largest of the island's protected areas. Most of the park is situated in Sava Region and a part in Analanjirofo. Created in 1997, the park protects 2,300 square kilometres of rainforest and 100 square kilometres of marine parks. The Masoala peninsula is exceptionally diverse due to its huge size, and variety of habitats. Altogether, the park protects rainforest, coastal forest, flooded forest, marsh, and mangrove. Three marine parks protect coral reefs and a dazzling array of marine life.