Capital
Antananarivo
Population
29.0M
Currency
Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Best Time to Visit
April–November
#29
World Tourism Rank
0.37%
of World Land Area
3
UNESCO Sites
2
Neighboring Countries
Nationalities not listed above may require a visa. Always verify with official sources before travel.
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Recommended: April–November
About 90% of Madagascar's wildlife is found nowhere else on Earth, including over 100 species of lemurs.
The Avenue of the Baobabs features towering 800-year-old baobab trees lining a dirt road, creating one of Africa's most iconic landscapes.
Madagascar is like visiting another planet: lemurs, baobabs, and landscapes that exist nowhere else on Earth.
- A traveler on visiting Madagascar
Madagascar is the world's fourth-largest island, separated from mainland Africa for 88 million years, resulting in extraordinary biodiversity found nowhere else on Earth. Home to over 100 species of lemurs, the dramatic limestone Tsingy formations, and the iconic Avenue of the Baobabs, Madagascar is a naturalist's paradise. The island's diverse ecosystems range from tropical rainforests to spiny deserts, while its unique Malagasy culture blends Southeast Asian and African traditions.
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