Madagascar
country · Madagascar
Overview
Madagascar is a country in Africa, with its capital at Antananarivo.
Key facts
| Country | Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Currency | MGA |
About the country
Madagascar lies in Africa.
Its capital is Antananarivo.
Practical information
You will pay in MGA (Ariary).
The main language spoken is French.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Flying is the usual way to reach Madagascar. Search live fares with the Find flights link.
Cities in Madagascar
Bigger destinations to explore in Madagascar include Antananarivo, Toamasina, Mahajanga, Fianarantsoa, Toliara, Antsiranana, Sambava, Morondava, Ambatondrazaka and Tsiroanomandidy. Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.
Exploring the country
To plan Madagascar, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.
Regions & places
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Madagascar
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Getting around Madagascar
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.