AFRICA

🇲🇬 Madagascar

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution
Advisory Level Level 2
Exchange Rate 1 USD = 4,470.00 MGA
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Dec 5, 2025

About Madagascar

Madagascar

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. Lying off the southeastern coast of Africa, it is the world's fourth-largest island, the second-largest island country, and the 46th-largest country overall. Its capital and largest city is Antananarivo.

Source: Wikipedia

At a Glance

Capital Antananarivo
Population 31.7 million
Area 587,041 km²
Language French
Currency Malagasy ariary
GDP/Capita $545

Travel Advisory

Level 2 Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution due to heightened risks to safety and security.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Malagasy ariary (MGA)
Exchange Rate
1 USD = 4,470.00 MGA
GDP
$17.4B
GDP per Capita
$545

Visa Fee Estimate

$185 USD 826,950 MGA
Based on current Treasury exchange rate

Development

Life Expectancy
63.6 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region
Africa
Capital
Antananarivo
Area
587,041 km²
Population
31,727,042
Timezone
UTC+03:00
Languages
French, Malagasy
Calling Code
+261
Drives On
Right
ISO Code
MG