In the Malagasy language, the island of Madagascar is called Madagasikara (Malagasy pronunciation: [madaɡasʲˈkʲarə̥]) and its people are referred to as Malagasy. The island's appellation "Madagascar" is not of local origin but

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At 592,800 square kilometres (228,900 sq mi), Madagascar is the world's 47th largest country, the 2nd largest island country and the fourth-largest island. The country lies mostly between latitudes 12°S and 26°S, and longitudes 43°E and 51°E. Neighboring islands include the French

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Early period
Traditionally, archaeologists have estimated that the earliest settlers arrived in successive waves in outrigger canoes from Borneo, possibly throughout the period between 350 BCE and 550 CE, while others are cautious about

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Structure
Madagascar is a semi-presidential representative democratic multi-partyrepublic, wherein the popularly elected president is the head of

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During the era of Madagascar's First Republic, France heavily influenced Madagascar's economic planning and policy and served as its key trading partner. Key products were cultivated and distributed nationally through producers' and consumers'

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Medical centers, dispensaries, and hospitals are found throughout the island, although they are concentrated in urban areas and particularly in

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Prior to the 19th century, all education in Madagascar was informal and typically served to teach practical skills as well as social and cultural values,

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