Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar, is an island country in the Indian Ocean that includes the island of Madagascar and numerous smaller peripheral islands.

Feb 3, 2026 · Madagascar, island country lying off the southeastern coast of Africa. Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, after Greenland, New Guinea, and Borneo.

Dec 5, 2023 · Located off the coast of East Africa in the Indian Ocean, Madagascar is the second-largest island country in the world. It covers an area of t 592,800 sq. kilometers. The country can be …

Madagascar shares maritime borders with Comoros, France (Mayotte and Réunion), Mauritius, Mozambique and Seychelles. The fourth-largest island in the world has been isolated for about 80 …

6 hours ago · Authorities in Madagascar say at least 20 people have died after Tropical Cyclone Gezani hit the large Indian Ocean island.

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15 hours ago · At least nine people have been killed in Madagascar as Cyclone Gezani made landfall, leaving a trail of destruction on the Indian Ocean island. The National Office for Risk and Disaster …

Formerly an independent kingdom, Madagascar became a French colony in 1896, but regained its independence in 1960. During 1992-93, free presidential and National Assembly elections were held, …

Jan 10, 2026 · Madagascar is a vast island nation off Africa’s southeastern coast, renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity and distinct cultural heritage. Separated from the African mainland for …

Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, off the eastern coast of Africa with a population of more than 18 million. The main island, also called …