Madagascar

Madagascar

Capital: Antananarivo
Population: 15,506,000
Languages: French, Malagasy
Religions: Indigenous beliefs, Christian
Government: Emerging Democracy
Currency: Malagasy franc
Exports: agricultural goods (coffee, cloves, vanilla)
Area: 587,041 sq. km.
Features:The highest peak is Mt. Maromokotro (Massif du Tsaratanana) at 9,436ft. The Mangoky River runs south while the Betsiboka runs north. [NS] [VH] {UA} {EB}