Madagascar is an island nation in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa.
It is the 4th largest island in the world.
Madagascar is the world's 46th-largest country.
There are two seasons: a hot, rainy season from November to April, and a cooler, dry season from May to October.
Madagascar is the world's largest producer and exporter of vanilla.
Comparison with UK
|
Madagascar
Latest (2000) |
United Kingdom |
| Population |
19.67 Million (16.19) |
61.03 Million (58.89) |
| Area |
587,041 sq km |
243,600 sq km |
| GNI per capita |
US $320 ($240) |
UK $42,740 ($25,330) |
| Life Expectancy |
59 (56) |
79 (78) |
| Births per woman |
4.9 (5.5) |
1.9 (1.6) |
| Mortality Rate under 5 per 1000 |
115 (137) |
6 (6) |
| Time required to start a business |
7 days (38) |
13 days (13) |
| Fixed Line + Mobile subscribers (per 100 people) |
12 (1) |
173 (134) |
| Internet users (per 100 people) |
0.6 (0.2) |
65.9 (26.8) |
| Roads paved (% of total roads) |
12% (12) |
100% |
| Primary School completion rate (%) |
57 (36) |
100 (100) |