Madagascar

Introduction

Madagascar is located in Africa, with its capital being Antananarivo and the official language being French, Malagasy.

Malagasy Ariary is the legal tender of Madagascar. The top-level domain of Madagascar is .mg, and to make an overseas call to Madagascar, you need to add +261 / 00261 before the number.

The IANA time zone of Madagascar is Indian/Antananarivo. The local time is 5 hours ahead compared to Beijing time. On 2026-02-25, the sunrise time in Madagascar's capital Antananarivo is 05:48, and the sunset time is 18:19.

Madagascar: a wonderland of nature and civilization in the Indian Ocean

Madagascar is the world's fourth-largest island nation, located in the western part of the Indian Ocean, across the Mozambique Channel from the African continent. The "Big Island" has evolved in isolation over time and has become a global biodiversity hotspot, with more than 90% of its flora and fauna endemic, such as lemurs, baobabs and chameleons, and is known as "Noah's Ark". The island's diverse topography ranges from tropical rainforests in the east to forested plateaus in the west, with the unique "Avenue of the Baobabs" in the south, providing a breathtaking natural landscape.

The culture of Madagascar is a blend of African, Asian and Arabic elements, with the kingdom of Merina established in the 18th century and becoming independent in 1960. The economy is based on agriculture, with an important share of the world's production of vanilla and cloves, and tourism has grown rapidly in recent years due to its ecological resources. The mountain palace in Antananarivo, the capital, and the traditional customs of the local "Tanara" combine to define the island's unique human appeal.