Madagascar
Republic of Madagascar
Africa · Eastern Africa
Location on the World Map
Famous Personality
Didier Ratsiraka
leader
He was a long-serving president and one of Madagascar's most prominent political figures.
Local Delicacy
Romazava
A traditional Malagasy meat stew flavored with leafy greens and local herbs.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Avenue of the Baobabs
This iconic dirt road lined with giant baobab trees is one of Madagascar's most famous sights.
Agriculture & Produce
Rice is Madagascar's dominant staple crop and occupies a central place in national agriculture and diets.
Lychee is Madagascar's best-known fruit export, especially important in coastal production zones.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The valiha bamboo tube zither is Madagascar's national instrument and a core symbol of its music.
The kabosy is a small box lute widely used in Malagasy folk and contemporary styles.
The marovany box zither is especially important in highland and ceremonial Malagasy music.
The sodina end-blown flute is a distinctive Malagasy wind instrument heard in many traditional genres.
The jejy voatavo is a traditional bowed lute used in regional ritual and folk performance.